
The RBI's foreign currency assets fell from $648 billion on September 4, 2026 to $593 billion on October 23, a drop of $55 billion or 8.5% in seven weeks. The decline reflects the central bank selling dollars to defend the rupee against heavy dollar demand.
A weakening rupee raises the cost of imports, including feed inputs and energy priced in dollars, which pressures Indian feed costs. Limited central bank reserves mean further rupee pressure could push India to restrict dollar demand or import activity.
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