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RBI Draft FX Risk Norms: Single Net Open Position for Banks

15 January 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCERBI Draft FX RiskNorms: Single NetOpen Position forBanks15 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Reserve Bank released draft changes to bank FX risk rules to match global standards and ensure uniform application.

Key facts

  • Open for stakeholder feedback; expected from 1 April 2027.
  • Single net open position (NOP) instead of separate onshore and offshore figures.
  • Structural FX positions may be left out of NOP.
Proposed changeEffect
Single NOPSimpler reporting, easier comparison
Exclude structural positionsLess capital strain from long-term, non-trading exposure

What counts as structural

Long-term foreign-currency stakes in overseas subsidiaries, branches and affiliated entities that are not consolidated. They are strategic, not meant for short-term gains.

Why RBI wants this

  • Match global practice and fix inconsistencies.
  • Allocate FX risk capital more accurately.

Exam angle

  • Term: Net Open Position.

Test yourself

1. RBI's draft FX risk framework proposes replacing separate onshore and offshore calculations with what?

Banks would compute a single consolidated FX exposure.

2. From which date are RBI's proposed FX risk norms expected to come into effect?

The notes give 1 April 2027.

3. Which position could banks exclude from NOP under RBI's draft FX norms?

Long-term non-trading structural positions may be excluded.

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