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RRK: Thanks for the response. My objective is to tide-over this temporary/permanent (?) dip in dollar value. The time frame for the hedge is about 6-12 months. After this period, I will need the hedged dollars in Ruppees.

RRK:
Thanks for highlighting the differences in performance of INR vs USD versus Euro. What is your suggestion on how to hedge the X USD in hand?
Thanks.

Gold is one of the options for hedging the falling dollar. But I have no ideas on how to go about? Any suggestions on buying of the metal itself at this point of time?
Thanks.

Thanks Desi. As always, your responses are very helpful.

Desi: Thanks for the response. Just to clarify - if I keep say a 1L FD with the bank for an interest rate of say 6%, and interest on the same amount of loan is say 11%, then essentially I am paying the differential of 5000 INR a year? Any strings?

Dear Friends:
I understand that there is a facility to avail loans against FDs in India. How does it work? During the loan period, do I get to gain the interest on my FDs? Please throw some light.
Thanks.