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In my experience as a trader, I place significant importance on regulatory oversight when choosing where to hold funds and conduct forex transactions. After reviewing Axis Bank’s background, one key concern stands out for me: Axis Bank currently operates without any valid regulatory status for its forex services. While the institution itself is a well-known and established financial entity in India with a broad product offering—including loans, mutual funds, forex, and more—there is a clear absence of oversight by any recognized financial authorities specifically for its trading or forex services. For me, the absence of regulation means there is no external authority ensuring operational transparency, client fund protection, or strict adherence to fair trading practices within their forex arm. This exposes traders to elevated risks, particularly around dispute resolution and withdrawal procedures. Legitimate forex brokers usually hold licenses from well-known regulatory bodies, which act as a safeguard for retail clients. The fact that Axis Bank’s trading services do not have this oversight leads me to approach with exceptional caution. Ultimately, I would urge other traders to carefully assess this risk and consider prioritizing partners that are firmly regulated by recognized authorities for all trading activities.