RBI's dollar deficit skyrockets to $68.4 billion in January

The Reserve Bank of India is in a bit of a pickle! By the end of January, their dollar deficit jumped to a whopping $68.42 billion, up from $62.35 billion in December. Looks like demand for dollars is on the rise, and RBI is feeling the heat!

Quick rundown

1.RBI's net short dollar position surged by January's end.

2.A $4 billion fall was recorded in December.

3.The position rose to $68.42 billion in January.

4.December's position was $62.35 billion.

5.India's currency market shows significant movements.

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India's Forex Reserves Take a Chill Pill, Down $2.1 Billion
India's Forex Reserves Take a Chill Pill, Down $2.1 Billion
Yo, check it, India’s forex reserves just took a lil dip, droppin’ $2.119 billion to $723.6 billion as of February 20. Last week, they were flexin’ at an all-time high, but foreign currency assets are feelin’ the chill, down by $1.039 billion, while gold’s takin’ a hit too, down $977 million. Keepin’ it smooth in the reserve hustle, fo’ shizzle.
12:55 pm on Friday, 27 February, 2026
Rupee Hits a Rough Patch, RBI Flips the Script with Dollars
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Yo, the rupee hit a rough patch on Friday, feelin' that market vibe, ya dig? RBI swooped in, droppin' dollars to keep it cool at ₹90.64. Demand was high, but RBI's got it locked down, holdin' steady in that 90.60-90.75 groove, keepin' it real, g.
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RBI's FX Swap Auction is a Massive Success: 2.5x Bids!
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