# RBI's net short dollar forward position hits record $239.2 bn in September | Economy & Policy News - Business Standard

> The RBI's net short dollar forward position rose to a record $239.2 billion at end-September from $200.06 billion in August, driven by a concessional FCNR(B) swap window. The 12-month dollar-rupee forward premium rose by over 120 basis points in October.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T18:11:03.236Z
- Category: macro · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/29946-rbi-s-net-short-dollar-forward-position-hits-record-239-2-bn-in-september
- Commodities: [Indian Rupee (INR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDINR.md)

## Why it matters

A large RBI short position limits its ability to cap elevated forward premia, raising hedging costs for importers of dollar-priced feed inputs and oil.

## Read by commodity

- USDINR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- business-standard.com: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/rbi-s-net-short-dollar-forward-position-hits-record-239-2-bn-in-september-126110100730_1.html

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