<h1>Legal risks from currency-driven bullion price surge after fund outflows linked to H-1B fee hike: contracts, FX compliance, relief</h1> A surge in domestic gold and silver prices followed the local currency's record depreciation after a significant increase in US H-1B visa fees triggered sustained foreign fund outflows, raising market and exchange-rate risk for exporters and importers. The immediate legal implications include heightened contractual currency-risk exposure for cross-border service contracts, potential force majeure or price-adjustment claims, and increased regulatory scrutiny of capital-flow management by monetary authorities. Authorities may consider intervention measures, reporting requirements for large bullion transactions, or relief mechanisms for affected sectors; affected parties should review hedging, contract terms, and compliance with foreign-exchange and securities regulations.