RBI to close FX deposit swap facility prematurely

A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo as people stand in the background, ahead of a press conference, after a monetary policy review in Mumbai, India, August 5, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)

MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) – The RBI (Reserve ​Bank of ‌India’s) discounted swap ​facility ​to hedge overseas FX ⁠deposits ​will only ​be available for deposits mobilized ​until ​the end of ‌August, ⁠the RBI said on ​Friday.

The ​swap ⁠facility was ​set to ​close ⁠by September end.

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