In a significant update for international travelers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed residents and non-residents to exchange Indian rupee notes at foreign exchange counters located inside airport departure halls. This change comes after a review of existing regulations, which previously restricted these counters to only selling foreign currency to non-residents. The new rule enables travelers to convert leftover rupees even after clearing immigration and security checks, providing a practical solution for those who may forget to exchange their currency before arriving at the airport. The RBI's circular states that the Master Direction on Money Changing Activities will be amended accordingly. This change is particularly beneficial for Indian travelers who often find themselves with unused rupees due to crowded forex counters before check-in or simply forgetting to convert their cash. Now, they can easily exchange small amounts of cash at the last minute in duty-free and security hold areas, eliminating the need to carry excess Indian currency overseas.