{
  "id": 6416770,
  "title": "Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: August 03, 2026 – August 07, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/foreign-exchange-turnover-data-august-03-2026-august-07-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-09T12:14:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reserve Bank of India",
    "slug": "reserve-bank-of-india",
    "url": "https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63557"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Reserve Bank of India published data on foreign exchange turnover for the week of August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026. The figures are provided in USD millions. During this period, merchant transactions totaled 19,013 million USD, while inter-bank transactions amounted to 33,027 million USD. Spot transactions reached a peak of 19,013 million USD on August 3, 2026. Forward contracts saw a significant cancellation of 7,891 million USD on the same day. Swap purchases totaled 7,891 million USD on August 3, 2026. Sales for the week reached a high of 18,237 million USD on August 3, 2026.",
  "summary": "The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period August 03, 2026 – August 07, 2026. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Forward Cancellation of Forwards Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases…",
  "key_points": [
    "Merchant transactions totaled 19,013 million USD",
    "Inter-bank transactions amounted to 33,027 million USD",
    "Forward contracts cancellation reached 7,891 million USD"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Reserve Bank of India's latest foreign exchange turnover data reveals significant activity in spot transactions, forward contracts, and swap purchases on August 3, 2026, indicating a peak trading day.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reserve Bank of India",
        "title": "Foreign Exchange Turnover Data: August 24, 2026 – August 28, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/foreign-exchange-turnover-data-august-24-2026-august-28-2026",
        "published": "2026-09-09T12:14:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}