The RBI’s $5-billion forex swap and Rs 1 lakh crore in bond purchases mark a major liquidity infusion aimed at reinforcing rate cuts and easing pressure on a weak rupee. While the move may trigger short-term softness in the currency, economists say it boosts credit flow and gives the RBI more flexibility to manage volatility amid weak inflows and heightened speculative positions.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets