Reer

RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months

RBI turned a net buyer of dollars in January 2026, purchasing $2.52 billion after eight months, even as forward market positions and currency metrics shifted

Rupee's REER eases to 101.49 in March, says RBI's monthly bulletin

Outstanding forward market short position climbs to $88.7 billion

Rupee REER declines in December after November peak, shows RBI data

The REER is expected to have declined further in January 2025, said market participants

India's REER in FY24 lower than consistent levels, says RBI Bulletin

In October 2024, the rupee appreciated by 1.8 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) in terms of the 40-currency REER

Why using CPI for REER calculation has been self-destructive for India

Given its stage and uncompetitive infrastructure, India's approach has been largely naïve or self-destructive

REER as rupee's fair value signal is hazy

An informed and data driven debate on estimating a currency's valuation is required