RBI Restrictions Drive Up Hedging Costs and FX Volatility in India

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 00:00

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What happened

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The Reserve Bank of India imposed operational restrictions affecting RBL Bank. These restrictions have led to liquidity drying up in parts of the foreign-exchange market and hedging costs reaching a decade-high. The RBI clarified that the new rules apply only to transactions used to hedge foreign-exchange risk, not to general client trading.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The restrictions have made currency hedging more expensive because they raised the cost of using derivatives. This environment is coupled with bond yields reaching their highest level in more than three years and elevated oil prices.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

RBL BankIndian private bank affected by operational restrictions from the Reserve Bank of India.
Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral bank of India that imposed operational restrictions and clarified the scope of the new rules.
UBSSwiss multinational investment bank monitoring the Reserve Bank of India's future policy actions.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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UBSSpeculative
UBS might face higher required returns demanded from Indian assets because of increased hedging costs.
Bajaj FinanceSpeculative
Bajaj Finance might face higher foreign-exchange hedging costs and reduced liquidity in the Indian financial market.
Indian RupeeSpeculative
The Indian Rupee might face increased vulnerability due to reduced foreign-exchange liquidity and higher hedging costs.

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Fri 00:00indiatimes.com