Indian Rupee- United States dollar futures contract is a part of the key initiative of the exchange to give access to currencies that are relevant to the region. India is one of UAE’s largest trade partner and Indian’s consist of over 30% of the total populace of UAE.
Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is ranked third in global GDP on a PPP basis. The Indian Rupee contract has attracted the attention of several global funds and organizations to hedge their Indian Rupee risk offshore in UAE.
Hedging window available long after Indian currency markets close
Arbitrage opportunity with the conventional INR-USD contract traded on the index
Low size, and impact cost makes it a very good contract for traders
Unique trading opportunity for Indians in the region and international funds with exposure to India to manage their risk
Contract size is variable and depends on the Indian Rupee movement against the USD, making it better to take advantage on movements in the Indian Rupee
Cash settled in USD on the Indian Central Bank reference rate eliminating any basis risk
UAE is a Tax Free jurisdiction ensuring no tax liability arising out of accrued profit
Market hours from 7.30 AM India time till 1.25 AM India time
Overlaps most trading zones including Europe and United States
| Contract | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Future |
| Contract Name | Indian Rupee/US Dollar |
| Contract Symbol | DINR |
| Underlying | Indian Rupee |
| Contract Size | INR 2,000,000 |
| Notional Contract Value | INR 2,000,000 |
| Trading Currency | USD |
| Settlement Currency | USD |
| Price Quote | US Dollars quoted in Cents per 100 Indian Rupees |
| Tick Size | US$ 0.01 |
| Tick Value | US$ 2.00 |
| Settlement Basis | Cash Settled |
| Final Cash Settlement Price (FCSP) | FCSP is based on the official USDINR reference rate issued by relevant body on Last Trading Day (rounded to 4 decimal places) |
| Last Trading Day (LTD) | Two Business Days prior to the last Business Day of the contract month |
| Trading Days | Exchange Business Days* |
| Trading Hours | 07:00 – 23:55 Hours Dubai time |
| Trading Months | Monthly contracts for twelve months forward |
| New Contract Listing | Business Day immediately following the Last Trading Day |
| Max Order Size | 200 Lots |
| Wholesale Trades | Block Trade minimum size threshold: 50 lots. EFP/EFS also available. Trades must be submitted 15 minutes after execution |
| No Cancellation Range | See link: www.dgcx.ae/price-limits |
| Expiry Month | Expiry Code | Last Trading Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep'24 | DINR-20240926 | 26-Sep-24 |
| Oct'24 | DINR-20241029 | 29-Oct-24 |
| Nov'24 | DINR-20241127 | 27-Nov-24 |
| Dec'24 | DINR-20241227 | 27-Dec-24 |
| Jan'25 | DINR-20250129 | 29-Jan-25 |
| Feb'25 | DINR-20250226 | 26-Feb-25 |
| Mar'25 | DINR-20250327 | 27-Mar-25 |
| Apr'25 | DINR-20250428 | 28-Apr-25 |
| May'25 | DINR-20250528 | 28-May-25 |
| Jun'25 | DINR-20250626 | 26-Jun-25 |
| Jul'25 | DINR-20250729 | 29-Jul-25 |
| Aug'25 | DINR-20250827 | 27-Aug-25 |
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