To meet durable liquidity needs of the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided on Friday (February 21) to inject rupee liquidity for longer duration through long-term USD-INR buy/sell swap auction.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as part of its monetary policy interventions, executes the swap auctions.
How It Works?
First Leg (Buy Phase): Banks sell USD to RBI and receive Indian Rupees (INR).
Reverse Leg (Sell Phase): Banks buy back USD from RBI at a pre-determined price at the end of the swap period.
Impact on the Indian Economy:
— Improves Banking Liquidity: Injects Rs 86,000 crore into the banking system, addressing the current liquidity shortfall of Rs 1.7 lakh crore.
— Strengthens the Rupee: Reduces depreciation pressure on INR due to forex market fluctuations.
— Supports Economic Growth: Enables banks to lend more to businesses and industries, promoting investment and consumption.