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- On April 10, 2026, India plans to require banks to report offshore rupee derivative trades.
- The proposal will begin in February 2027 and aims to level the field between Indian and foreign banks.
- Banks have largely exited Indian rupee arbitrage trades, complying with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s $100 million limit.
- Approximately $40 billion in arbitrage positions have been unwound, though coordination with foreign central banks creates challenges.
