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Rupee rises as Asian markets catch a breather, importers keen to hedge

The currency was last up 0.15 per cent at 92.18, still close to its all-time low of 92.3475 hit in the previous session

Rupee rises as Asian markets catch a breather, importers keen to hedge
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

RBI steps up support for rupee, bond markets as crude oil prices surge

Central bank steps into forex and bond markets as rising crude prices threaten inflation, the rupee and government finances

RBI steps up support for rupee, bond markets as crude oil prices surge
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Rupee hits new low as crude surge pressures bonds and currency markets

The rupee touched a fresh low as crude oil prices crossed $100/bbl and global volatility rose, while bond yields eased later after the RBI's OMO purchase helped stabilise sentiment

Rupee hits new low as crude surge pressures bonds and currency markets
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

'Debt attracts interest amid volatility; Rupee faces geopolitical risks'

Sunaina Da Cunha, Co-CIO (Debt) at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, said that the geopolitical situation in West Asia is likely to continue injecting volatility into the currency markets

'Debt attracts interest amid volatility; Rupee faces geopolitical risks'
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

RBI likely selling dollars as rupee weakens amid Iran war, say traders

An over 20 per cent ​jump in ‌oil prices triggered a broad-based ‌selloff in Asian stocks and currencies on ‌Monday as ​investors fretted over ​the deepening conflict in the Middle East

RBI likely selling dollars as rupee weakens amid Iran war, say traders
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

RBI deploys nearly $12 billion to defend rupee amid West Asia war: Bankers

The scale of the intervention underscores the challenge the Reserve Bank of India faces in containing volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict that has entered its seventh day

RBI deploys nearly $12 billion to defend rupee amid West Asia war: Bankers
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Rupee sinks to fresh low, breaches 92/$ mark amid West Asia tensions

The domestic currency opened 55 paise weaker at 92.03 against the greenback, a day after closing at the 91.47 mark

Rupee sinks to fresh low, breaches 92/$ mark amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders

The ‌traders noted that the central bank's dollar sales via state-run banks were not aggressive, and were likely intended to limit volatility

RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation

The beginning of what could be a multi-decade journey has been made. It will be a slow, consistent process, not a hasty one that may cause disruptions

India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Rupee rebound hinges on revival of sustained foreign fund inflows

The outlook for the rupee may also be clouded by renewed uncertainty after the US Supreme Court struck down several of President Donald Trump's tariffs

Rupee rebound hinges on revival of sustained foreign fund inflows
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record

The rupee slipped amid muted global risk appetite and firm US yields, though RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves hit a new record of $725.7 billion

Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

RBI net sold $10 billion in December to curb rupee volatility: Bulletin

The Indian rupee fell to its then-record low of 91.0750 on December 16, pressured by worries over a trade stalemate with the US and persistent foreign outflows

RBI net sold $10 billion in December to curb rupee volatility: Bulletin
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Rupee weakens as RBI intervenes; forex reserves drop $6.7 billion

Indian unit settles at 90.64 per dollar as RBI intervenes via dollar sales; forex reserves drop $6.7 billion in week ended February 6 on decline in gold holdings

Rupee weakens as RBI intervenes; forex reserves drop $6.7 billion
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

RBI surprises market with aggressive pre-open dollar sales, say bankers

The rupee was headed for a largely flat open before the unexpected intervention, with Asian peers showing little reaction to the upside surprise in US payrolls

RBI surprises market with aggressive pre-open dollar sales, say bankers
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:32 AM IST
Rupee sees best week in more than 3 years on back of India-US trade deal
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Rupee posts best rise in over three years after India-US trade deal boost

Rupee slips on dollar outflows but logs its strongest weekly gain in over three years after India-US trade deal lifts sentiment

Rupee posts best rise in over three years after India-US trade deal boost
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

Rupee edges higher on inflows, importer dollar demand caps gains

The rupee strengthened marginally on Thursday on modest inflows from a bond issue, but importer demand for dollars and foreign outflows kept gains limited ahead of the RBI's policy decision

Rupee edges higher on inflows, importer dollar demand caps gains
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

BofA expects rupee to strengthen by March end after India-US trade deal

The foreign lender had earlier forecast the currency at 90.50-91.00 levels

BofA expects rupee to strengthen by March end after India-US trade deal
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Rupee posts highest single-day gain in 7 years; up 1.38% to settle at 90.27

Rupee posts its biggest single-day gain in seven years as US tariff cut to 18 per cent boosts sentiment and triggers unwinding of speculative short positions

Rupee posts highest single-day gain in 7 years; up 1.38% to settle at 90.27
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Rupee sees best day in 6-years; analysts see more gains on US trade deal

The rupee's gains come after India and the US reached a trade agreement following months of negotiations, although details of the pact are yet to be released

Rupee sees best day in 6-years; analysts see more gains on US trade deal
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:17 PM IST