The rupee edged higher on Monday, holding within a tight range near 93 per dollar as banks unwound arbitrage positions. Still, dollar demand from importers and oil companies limited gains. The bigger signal was a surge in forward premiums to multi-year highs, reflecting heavy hedging needs. Analysts expect the pair to hover around 93 this week, largely driven by oil prices.
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