The rupee gained 0.20 per cent to shut at 73.93 to a greenback Monday. It could lengthen losses up to 75 to a greenback as soon as the forwards premium begins dropping, sellers stated.

The cost of covering unhedged currency risks in the derivative markets surged on Monday, potentially affecting companies with large import bills, with the one-month onshore forwards premium on the rupee-dollar pair spiking up to 360 basis points trading session. The unusual movement is attributed to several factors: Inbound dollar flows for the PowerGrid initial offer, a legal tussle between the government and Cairn Energy.

The price of protecting unhedged forex dangers within the spinoff markets surged on Monday, doubtlessly affecting corporations with giant import payments, with the one-month onshore forwards premium on the rupee-dollar pair spiking up to 360 foundation factors by means of the buying and selling session.