Indian rupee's fall to near record low fuels more hedging by exporters

Indian exporters are hedging more of their future foreign currency receipts as the rupee's decline to near record low levels allows them to lock in better exchange rates, with data showing that $3.6 billion was hedged in two sessions, a 60% increase compared to August levels.

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