FCNR(B) inflows are complicating RBI's liquidity management operations
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FCNR flows to complicate liquidity management, lead RBI to deploy more tools: Economists
Rising FCNR(B) inflows are complicating RBI's liquidity management as banking system excess liquidity hits a four-year high. Economists predict RBI will deploy additional tools like variable rate reverse repo operations and incremental CRR hikes to absorb surplus funds. Meanwhile, India's forex reserves have surged to a record high of USD 729.3 billion, reflecting strong capital inflows but posing sterilization challenges for the central bank.
Source: Economic Times. This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Banking system excess liquidity at a four-year high
RBI may deploy variable rate reverse repo operations to absorb surplus liquidity
RBI may consider incremental CRR hikes as additional liquidity absorption tool
India's forex reserves reached record high of USD 729.3 billion
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