RBI released weekly foreign exchange turnover data for Feb 23-27 2026, covering merchant and inter‑bank transactions.
Total forward contracts peaked at $34.405 billion on Feb 27, indicating heightened market activity.
Merchant spot purchases reached $7.027 billion on Feb 27, while inter‑bank spot sales were $3.809 billion, showing net buying pressure.
Overall FX turnover (spot + forward) summed to approximately $70 billion for the week, supporting liquidity in the market.