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India Inc eyes more dollar debt as RBI policy support kicks in

IN · 2026-07-01

Key takeaway

RBI eased ECB rules and lowered hedging costs, making dollar debt cheaper for Indian firms.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerRBI eases ECB rules and lowers hedging costs, making dollar debt cheaper for Indian firms.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIndian companies refinance rupee loans with offshore dollar debt, reducing domestic credit demand and tightening rupee liquidity.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youReduced domestic credit demand pressures Indian banks' lending margins; increased dollar demand puts depreciation pressure on INR.

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Source: IN:Mint

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