RBI seen selling dollars from 63.85 levels via state-run banks

The RBI was seen selling dollars via state-run banks, starting at around 63.85 levels, to pull the rupee off record lows, five dealers told Reuters.

The rupee was last at 63.56/58 to the dollar, off its low of 64.13 seen early in session.

Bond yields also came off with the recovery in the rupee. The 10-year yield was last at 9.27%, up 4 basis points on the day, tracking the rupee recovery. It rose to 9.48% in session.