Bloomberg
RBI’s Net Short Dollar Position ‘Very Manageable,’ Malhotra Says
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank's net short forward-dollar position is "very manageable," citing liquidity swaps and measures taken to support the balance of payments. The RBI's forward-dollar position reflects commitments to sell dollars in the future at fixed rates. Malhotra did not specify the size of the position or provide a timeline for reducing it.
