Foreign Exchange Risk Management in Indian Commercial Banks: Perspectives of Bankers and Customers

Abstract

A study regarding the foreign exchange risk management in Indian Commercial Banks is proposed to be conducted in Bengaluru city. The main objective of the study will be to examine the foreign exchange risks faced by Banks and their customers, to understand the different instruments used to hedge those risks and the efficacy of those measures in managing the risks.The study will be considering the scenario from a banker and customer perspective. The researchwill be entirely quantitative in nature and data will be collected through structured questionnaires. The data so collected will be analysed using various statistical techniques and financial ratios. The proposed study is expected to further the cause of forex risk management.