Indian Rupee Jumps After RBI Restricts Forward Contracts

The Indian rupee rose 1.4 percent Thursday after the RBI restricted speculative trading. New rules on forward contracts widened the gap in hedging costs.

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The India rupee experienced a significant surge on Thursday following new regulatory measures introduced by the central bank to curb speculative trading. This move has resulted in a notable divergence between onshore and non-deliverable forward (NDF) markets, highlighting the increased costs associated with hedging.

A roadside currency exchange worker in Delhi, India, processes Indian rupee banknotes in February 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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