How I Use Forex News to Trade Smarter in India 2025
Okay, let me say it straight: If you're trading forex in India and ignoring the news, you're basically driving blindfolded. In 2025, with the rupee dancing around 85.72 against the dollar, one RBI tweet or a surprise U.S. rate change can flip your whole trade upside down. And if you're not ready? You'll just be another name in the "almost made it" list.
I learned this the hard way. Lost my cool on a gold trade when crude oil prices shot up because of some Middle East drama. Ever since that sting, I don’t trade without checking the pulse of the market news first. Here's how I've been doing it, my full Indian style, no Wall Street jargon.
Step 1: Big Headlines = Big Moves
When the U.S. Federal Reserve sneezes, the whole market catches a cold. If there's a news flash about interest rate hikes or RBI's intervention to support the rupee, just know that USD/INR, EUR/INR, or even GBP/INR is about to shake. I check moneycontrol, Forext’s real-time panel, and even Twitter. If something's trending, you better believe it's already moving pips.
That 1.5% jump in USD/INR after those June 2025 tariff talks? Caught it because I saw a tweet 8 minutes before the news hit big.
Step 2: Use a Calendar Like It’s Your Horoscope
I’m not big on astrology, but an economic calendar? That’s a must. Each week, I sit down (usually Sunday evening with chai) and look at Forext's calendar. Is U.S. inflation data dropping on Thursday? Cool, I'm not opening any positions blind on Wednesday night. If India's GDP numbers are out, I know INR pairs might spike.
Plan like you're prepping for your cousin's wedding. Date, time, dress code — everything should be sorted.
Step 3: Don’t Burn Money on High-Commission Apps
If your broker is charging you a ton just to place trades during news, ditch it. I shifted to Forext because it doesn't eat into my profits with commissions. Spreads are low (like 0.9 pips low) and they don’t charge swaps either, so I can hold a trade overnight if needed.
In short: keep what you earn. It’s your hustle.
Step 4: Demo Like a Desi Pro
Every time a new kind of news event comes up — like a sudden RBI repo rate update — I go back to my demo. Play USD/INR, gold, or even crude oil in fake trades. Why? Because markets react differently every year. What moved 100 pips last year might do 200 this year.
Demo is like your dry run before the board exam. No risk, just learning.
Step 5: Stay Cool. Emotions Will Kill You.
Breaking news is exciting. Your heart races. You feel like this is THE moment. But often, it isn't. One time, I saw a spike, jumped in without checking volume, and boom — fakeout. Lost a clean ₹2,000. Now I breathe, check charts, look at the candle structure, and only THEN make a move.
Forext's easy charts help here. It’s not about how fast you enter; it’s about how correct your entry is.
So... Does News Really Help? 100% Yes.
I'm not an expert, I’m not some finance guy with a degree from London. I’m just a regular Indian figuring it out. But using news the right way, with platforms like Forext backing me up, made a difference.
I don’t trade cluelessly anymore.
I use tools that don’t cost me my wins.
And I’m actually building side income that feels real.
So yeah, if you're just starting out, or even if you've been burned before, try this approach. Open a Forext demo, follow some news, and see how your trades improve.
Because in 2025, the guy who reads the news wins the trade. Worry not, Forext will keep you updated and there will be some real winners in the trade.
And that guy could be you.