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RBI Net Sells USD 10.02 Billion in December Amid Rupee Pressure

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News18•20-02-2026, 20:45

RBI Net Sells USD 10.02 Billion in December Amid Rupee Pressure

•The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) net sold USD 10.02 billion in December.
•This marks the seventh consecutive month of net dollar sales by the central bank.
•Sales were driven by high volatility in the Indian rupee due to geopolitical tensions and US tariffs.
•The rupee faced extreme stress in 2025 and January 2026 from trade deficits and capital outflows.
•RBI intervention aimed to stabilize the currency, which hit a historic low of 92 against the US dollar before appreciating after trade deals.

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