# RBI's forward short dollar position hits record $239.2 billion amid currency defence - CNBC TV18

> The Reserve Bank of India's net short forward dollar position reached a record $239.2 billion by the end of September, more than doubling since June. The increase followed a special dollar-rupee swap window that drew about $144 billion in inflows, mostly through FCNR deposits.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T12:09:53.997Z
- Category: macro · region India · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75385-rbi-s-forward-short-dollar-position-hits-record-239-2-billion-amid-currency
- Commodities: [Indian Rupee (INR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDINR.md)

## Why it matters

Heavy RBI forward selling of dollars is a costly defence of the rupee and creates future dollar delivery obligations. This signals sustained currency pressure that could keep India's import costs for feed ingredients elevated.

## Read by commodity

- USDINR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cnbctv18.com: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/rbi-forward-short-dollar-position-hits-record-239-billion-alpha-article-20024726.htm

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