RBI Records Dollar Purchases Amid Rupee Outlook and External Pressures
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What happened
The Reserve Bank of India purchased a record $18.65 billion in dollars in July, driven largely by inflows through its concessional swap facility. Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that the rupee's depreciation is a temporary phenomenon and expects the currency to stabilize and potentially appreciate as India's balance of payments improves.
Why it matters
The central bank's record dollar purchases were fueled by FCNR(B) deposits and other borrowings. Despite the central bank's commitment to orderly conditions, the rupee faces headwinds from rising oil prices and a firmer dollar due to growing US rate hike expectations.
From business-standard.com, thehindubusinessline.com, moneycontrol.com
Who's involved
- Reserve Bank of IndiaManages India's foreign exchange market and conducted the record dollar purchases.
- Poonam GuptaDeputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, commenting on the rupee's future stability.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IndiaSpeculative
Businesses in India might face renewed pressure on costs due to higher energy prices and a firmer dollar.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Poonam Gupta is named as the Deputy Governor of the RBI, which manages India's foreign exchange market.1 source
RBI absorbs FCNR(B) inflows; Poonam Gupta confirmed as Deputy Governor and BoB Chief Economist.1 source
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The entities involved
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Reserve Bank of India
central bank of India
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Poonam Gupta
economist (National Institute of Public Finance and Policy)
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- RBI manages liquidity via foreign-exchange swaps.
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- Sanjay Malhotra is the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, the central bank of India.
- RBI meetings were chaired by the Governor.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- business-standard.com
- thehindubusinessline.com
- business-standard.com
- moneycontrol.com
- indiatimes.com