BSE’s currency derivatives segment yields highest turnover

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Stock exchange major BSE on Wednesday said its currency derivatives segment hit a new record with the highest turnover of over Rs 45,000 crore.

"BSE, the largest exchange in the currency derivatives segment, hit a new record with the highest turnover of Rs 45,575 crore on January 16, 2018," BSE said in a statement.

Currency derivatives include futures and options, with four pairs of currencies traded at future prices.

"The dollar-rupee is the most popularly traded pair, holding about 95 per cent market share," the statement added.

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