# RBI Net Short Dollar Forward Position Surges to Record…

> The RBI's net short dollar forward position reached a record $239.2bn at end-September, up from $200.06bn at end-August. The increase came mainly from a concessional swap window for banks to mobilise FCNR(B) deposits, which was launched to defend the rupee against crude oil shocks.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T21:09:37.704Z
- Category: macro · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/70437-rbi-net-short-dollar-forward-position-surges-to-record
- Commodities: [Indian Rupee (INR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDINR.md)

## Why it matters

The central bank's heavy forward commitments signal active intervention to support the rupee, which limits near-term currency pressure on dollar-priced feed and energy imports.

## Read by commodity

- USDINR: neutral

## Sources

- flashfinance.news: https://flashfinance.news/article/3606-rbi-net-short-dollar-forward-position-surges-to-record-239

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