Rupee’s oil relief capped by RBI’s FX book, interest payment hedges, bankers say

The Indian rupee’s upward surge encounters some obstacles. As the Reserve Bank of India gradually dissolves a hefty foreign exchange forward book, banks are also preparing for interest payments on foreign currency holdings. These maneuvers are likely to soak up dollar inflows, which could limit the rupee’s rise. Analysts predict a cautious outlook for the currency’s future gains.