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Rupee steadies as hedging costs fall on Mideast hopes and RBI easing moves

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Rupee steadies as hedging costs fall on Mideast hopes and RBI easing moves

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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