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Infosys seeks easier forex hedging law

April 15, 2004 16:25 IST

Hit by a stronger rupee, Infosys is in discussions with Reserve Bank of India for greater freedom in hedging its foreign exchange risks.

"We are in discussions with RBI to allow us greater freedom in hedging. Currently we are allowed to hedge up to 50 per cent of the previous year's revenues but that is not enough. If regulations allow we can hedge our net foreign exchange for the entire year. But regulations in India do not," Nilekani told newspersons on the sidelines of a conference in New Delhi.

Globally, companies could hedge up to 100 or 200 per cent of their revenues, but in India companies had constraints of hedging up to 50 per cent of previous year's revenues. He said RBI's response on the matter has been encouraging.

"As of today, we have hedged $203 million at Rs 44.60 per dollar," he said.

Infosys' loss due to rupee appreciation is Rs 109 crore (Rs 1.09 billion) on the topline during the fourth quarter and for the full year it is Rs 272 crore (Rs 2.72 billion).

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