The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a special foreign exchange facility to meet the entire daily US dollar requirements of three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
Under the arrangement, the RBI will sell US dollars to the three companies through designated banks. The facility will take effect on October 12, 2026, and remain operational until further notice.
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Important points readers should notice.
RBI announces a special forex facility for three public sector oil marketing companies.
IOCL, HPCL and BPCL will be covered under the arrangement.
The RBI will supply US dollars through designated banks.
The facility will begin on October 12, 2026.
The arrangement will continue until further notice.
The central bank said the decision was taken following an assessment of prevailing market conditions.
The facility will provide the three companies with a dedicated channel for meeting their daily dollar requirements. The RBI's announcement specifies the companies covered and the duration of the arrangement but does not provide further details on the facility's operational terms.
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Why This Matters
The facility provides a dedicated route for three major public sector oil marketing companies to access US dollars for their foreign exchange requirements. Its implementation will be relevant to monitoring developments in India's foreign exchange market and the availability of dollars for these companies.
