RBI Launches FY26 Surveys on Mutual Fund Global Exposure and IT Services Exports

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched 2 annual surveys for the 2025-26 financial year, seeking information on mutual funds’ overseas investments and liabilities, as well as exports of computer software and IT-enabled services (ITES), as per news reports. 

The information collected through these exercises will be used in the compilation of India's external sector statistics, which track the country's financial and trade-related transactions with the rest of the world. 

Survey Focuses on Mutual Funds' Overseas Exposure 

One of the surveys covers the foreign liabilities and assets of mutual funds as of March 31, 2026. The RBI has asked mutual funds to provide details of their overseas financial positions through a prescribed reporting format. 

The central bank said the survey results would be published in an aggregated form and incorporated into official external sector data. Responses are required to be submitted by July 7, 2026. 

The reporting schedule is available through the RBI website and the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal. 

Software and ITES Export Data Also Sought 

The second exercise relates to exports of computer software and IT-enabled services. Companies engaged in software development, IT services and business process outsourcing (BPO) operations have been asked to provide detailed information on their export activities during the year. 

According to the RBI, the data will support the measurement of services exports and contribute to macroeconomic statistics. The deadline for submitting responses under this survey is July 15, 2026. 

Updated reporting formats have been made available through the central bank's reporting channels. 

Shift Towards Digital Reporting 

Both surveys are being conducted through the RBI's CIMS-based reporting framework. The system is gradually replacing older Excel-based submission methods used for statistical reporting. 

The platform includes automated acknowledgements and data validation features. However, during the transition period, respondents can continue submitting information through email and existing reporting systems alongside the CIMS portal. 

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Conclusion 

Responses for the 2 surveys will be collected through July 2026 using the RBI's reporting framework. The information will contribute to official data on overseas financial positions and services exports. 

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