Banks seek RBI relief, clarity on India's latest rupee-defence measures: Report

Banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India to request changes to the 20% cash deposit mandate. They propose that a flat charge replaces the deposit requirement for current-account hedging. This change could improve liquidity while ensuring cost transparency for businesses. Lenders also highlighted concerns over the $2 million threshold, which complicates hedge tracking. Clarity is needed regarding the deposit requirement for hedges related to interest payments on foreign loans.