SCRA balance rises by Rs9.7bn during week

Mettis Global reported that the Special Convertible Rupee Account (SCRA) balance grew by Rs9.71bn in the week through Oct 16, 2026, ending at Rs38.46bn. SBP figures showed investors were net sellers of securities, with sales exceeding purchases by Rs9.33bn. The account recorded Rs23.07bn in total receipts, including Rs5.12bn in inward remittances, Rs17.50bn from securities sales and Rs445.73 million in dividends.

Payments from the accounts totalled Rs13.36bn, comprising Rs5.19bn in outward remittances, Rs8.17bn for securities purchases and Rs3.03 million in taxes. The reported market value of equity holdings fell by Rs3.35bn to Rs535.70bn, while T-Bills declined by Rs8.31bn to Rs101.41bn. PIB holdings rose by Rs7.54bn to Rs69.05bn, making the weekly release a snapshot of overseas investor flows and asset values.