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FCNR(B) deposits emerged because the dominant contributor, accounting for $65.40 billion of the whole inflows.
The Reserve Financial institution of India’s (RBI’s) particular USD-INR foreign exchange swap facility attracted whole inflows of $72.85 billion as of August 21, 2026, based on knowledge launched by the central financial institution on Saturday.
The power, launched on June 8, 2026, was designed to channel international foreign money inflows via three routes — Overseas Forex Non-Resident (Financial institution), or FCNR(B), deposits; exterior industrial borrowings (ECBs); and abroad international foreign money borrowings (OFCBs).
FCNR(B) deposits emerged because the dominant contributor, accounting for $65.40 billion of the whole inflows, or practically 90 per cent of the general determine. OFCBs contributed $4.86 billion, whereas ECBs introduced in $2.59 billion.
The window for FCNR(B) deposits will shut on August 31, 2026, whereas ECBs and OFCBs will stay eligible beneath the ability till December 31, 2026.
First Revealed: Aug 22 2026 | 3:37 PM IST
