RBI export relief: Longer repatriation window may hit rupee; exporters may delay dollar conversions

The Reserve Bank of India's new export relief package, extending realization windows and easing credit, may weaken the rupee by delaying dollar repatriation. Bankers warn this could reduce immediate foreign exchange supply as exporters gain flexibility to hold or stagger conversions amid uncertain trade outlook and US tariffs.

RBI export relief: Longer repatriation window may hit rupee; exporters may delay dollar conversions
The Reserve Bank of India's new export relief package, extending realization windows and easing credit, may weaken the rupee by delaying dollar repatriation. Bankers warn this could reduce immediate foreign exchange supply as exporters gain flexibility to hold or stagger conversions amid uncertain trade outlook and US tariffs.