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The Indian rupee strengthened to a two-and-a-half month high due to significant inflows into Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits following the RBI's concessional swap facility for banks.

IN · 2026-09-03

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Key takeaway

The Indian rupee strengthens to a two-and-a-half month high due to FCNR(B) deposit inflows.

  1. Step 1 · The triggersignificant inflows into FCNR(B) deposits following RBI's concessional swap facility boost foreign currency liquidity
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onthe increased liquidity strengthens the Indian rupee against the US dollar
  3. Step 3 · Knock-ona stronger rupee reduces import costs for businesses relying on foreign goods
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youlower import costs enhance profit margins for SMEs that import goods priced in foreign currencies

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Source: IN:The Hindu BusinessLine

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