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Rupee steadies as hedging costs fall on Mideast hopes and RBI easing moves
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Markets signal calm as hedging costs tumble sharply
Improving U.S.-Iran peace talk signals and RBI actions are easing pressure on the rupee, with hedging costs and volatility expectations dropping sharply. The currency has bounced off its recent low, but a durable turnaround depends on trade and investment inflows. Risks remain as the current account deficit widens and capital flows stay weak.
- Hedging costs and volatility expectations have fallen, easing rupee pressure
- U.S.-Iran peace talk optimism is helping market sentiment
- Rupee recovery from recent lows looks underway but not guaranteed
- Widening current account deficit and weak capital flows remain key risks
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