Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

India’s FX restrictions are making it more expensive and complex for overseas investors to hedge rupee exposure, reducing the appeal of Indian bonds. At the same time, war-related pressure on earnings prospects is weighing on equities. The article points to a broader risk-off setup for Indian assets rather than a single-event catalyst.

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India’s FX restrictions are making it more expensive and complex for overseas investors to hedge rupee exposure, reducing the appeal of Indian bonds. At the same time, war-related pressure on earnings prospects is weighing on equities. The article points to a broader risk-off setup for Indian assets rather than a single-event catalyst.