India Foreign Exchange Market Size, Share Report 2024-32 (2024)

Market Overview:

The India foreign exchange market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% during2024-2032.The increasing need for forex transactions for cross-border trade and investment activities, the increasing use of forex derivatives for risk management and digital transformation and financial technology advancements represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Report Attribute

Key Statistics

Base Year

2023

Forecast Years

2024-2032

Historical Years

2018-2023

Market Growth Rate 2024-20329.2%


The foreign exchange market, colloquially known as forex, is a decentralized international marketplace that facilitates the buying, selling, and exchanging of currencies. In essence, it operates as the principal mechanism through which countries conduct economic transactions with each other. Additionally, it generally helps the private and public sectors to establish exchange rates for various currencies, which fluctuate based on a myriad of factors, such as inflation, interest rates, political stability, and economic performance. Beyond serving as an economic fulcrum for international trade, the foreign exchange market also offers opportunities for speculative investment. Corporations, financial institutions, governments, and retail investors partake in forex trading intending to profit from changes in currency values. Due to its size and liquidity, it is now the largest and most active financial market in the world. With the digital revolution, forex trading has become increasingly accessible, opening up opportunities for new markets and players to enter the arena, which is driving the market across the country.

India Foreign Exchange Market Trends:

The Indian foreign exchange market is witnessing significant growth, underpinned by continued economic expansion and increasing integration into the global economy. Along with this, the growing need for forex transactions for cross-border trade and investment activities has skyrocketed. Apart from this, robust growth in sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and auto-components, which have substantial export footprints, is fueling demand for forex. In addition, the liberalization of India's economy has boosted foreign direct investment (FDI), necessitating substantial forex transactions. Along with this, regulatory shifts by the Reserve Bank of India, such as the liberalized remittance scheme, have also eased restrictions on forex trading for individuals, are influencing the market development. Apart from this, digital transformation and financial technology advancements have dramatically simplified forex trading, making it more accessible to retail investors. Notwithstanding these growth drivers, the market is also experiencing significant shifts. In confluence with this, the rising prominence of algorithmic trading, which uses advanced mathematical models to make high-speed, high-volume currency trades, is contributing to the market. Another trend is the increasing use of forex derivatives for risk management, reflecting growing sophistication within the market. Furthermore, due to global sustainability concerns, a green forex market has started to take shape in India, where forex transactions support environmentally friendly projects and practices, creating a positive market outlook. Some of the other factors driving the market include rapid urbanization, changing consumer preferences, and inflating disposable income levels.

India Foreign Exchange Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the India foreign exchange market report, along with forecasts at the country level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on counterparty and type.

Counterparty Insights:

  • Reporting Dealers
  • Other Financial Institutions
  • Non-financial Customers

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the counterparty. This includes reporting dealers, other financial institutions, and non-financial customers.

Type Insights:

  • Currency Swap
  • Outright Forward and FX Swaps
  • FX Options

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type has also been provided in the report. This includes currency swap, outright forward and FX swaps, and FX options.

Regional Insights:

  • South India
  • North India
  • West & Central India
  • East India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include South India, North India, West And Central India, and East India.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Report Coverage:

Report FeaturesDetails
Base Year of the Analysis2023
Historical Period2018-2023
Forecast Period2024-2032
UnitsUS$ Billion
Scope of the ReportExploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment:
  • Counterparty
  • Type
  • Region
Counterparties CoveredReporting Dealers, Other Financial Institutions, Non-Financial Customers
Types CoveredCurrency Swap, Outright Forward and Fx Swaps, Fx Options
Regions CoveredSouth India, North India, West and Central India, East India
Customization Scope10% Free Customization
Report Price and Purchase OptionSingle User License: US$ 2699
Five User License: US$ 3699
Corporate License: US$ 4699
Post-Sale Analyst Support10-12 Weeks
Delivery FormatPDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the India foreign exchange market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on theIndia foreign exchange market?
  • What is the breakup of the India foreign exchange market on the basis of counterparty?
  • What is the breakup of the India foreign exchange market on the basis of type?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the India foreign exchange market?
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India foreign exchange market?
  • What is the structure of the India foreign exchange market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the India foreign exchange market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India foreign exchange market from 2018-2032.
  • The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India foreign exchange market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India foreign exchange industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.
India Foreign Exchange Market Size, Share Report 2024-32 (2024)
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