RBI to expand retail forex access with five new currency pairs, plans wider global currency bouquet
- Posted on September 9, 2026
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India's central bank is democratizing foreign exchange trading by expanding retail investor access through its dedicated FX platform. The Reserve Bank of India will introduce five new currency pairs including EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, and AED, with plans to add eight additional Asian and Oceania currencies. This strategic initiative aims to enhance market participation and provide retail traders with greater portfolio diversification opportunities in global currency markets.
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RBI to expand retail forex access with five new currency pairs, plans wider global currency bouquet
The Reserve Bank of India will add five currency pairs—euro, British pound, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar and Emirati dirham—to its FX-Retail platform, widening retail access to foreign exchange. The central bank also plans to add the yen, Australian dollar, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar and New Zealand dollar.
