RBI steps in as rupee nears 95/$. Banks now capped at $100 million FX exposure to curb speculation. Will this stabilise the rupee -- or tighten liquidity? Here's what it means
RBI has drawn a line in the sand on rupee volatility. With NOP caps, arbitrage unwinding, and possible FCNR moves - the central bank is stepping in decisively. But will it be enough>
The intervention underscores the RBI's shrinking flexibility, as foreign-exchange reserves have shrunk in the first three weeks of March amid efforts to defend the rupee following the Iran conflict
Rupee hits record low of 94.85 amid oil price surge, FPI outflows and RBI actions. Key factors driving INR weakness and outlook explained.
RBI's NOP cap may support the rupee via dollar unwinding, but rising crude oil prices and global risks could limit gains. USD-INR seen in 92.50-96 range.
The move follows the RBI's March 27 directive, issued after market hours, capping the open positions that banks can hold in the onshore currency market at $100 million at the end of each trading day
Late Friday, the RBI announced new rules capping the open positions banks can hold in the onshore currency market at $100 million at the end of each trading day
The rupee has hit a string of all-time lows and is down about 4.2 per cent this month, its worst decline in over seven years, sliding to 94.84 versus the US dollar on Friday
The rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged amid foreign outflows, elevated crude prices and fiscal concerns following excise duty cuts on fuel
The rupee tanked 86 paise to close at yet another all-time low of 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by elevated oil prices and a stronger greenback amid uncertainties over the West Asia conflict. A sharp decline in the domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.18 and breached the 94.50-mark for the first time before closing at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar, down 86 paise from its previous close. The rupee slumped 20 paise to close at a record low of 93.96 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Stock, forex, commodity, and bullion markets remained closed on Thursday on account of Ram Navami. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.11 per cent higher at 100. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading at USD 109.8 per barrel, up 0.53 per
The rupee breached the 94.50-mark for the first time against the US dollar during intra-day trade on Friday and hit a record low of 94.56, weighed down by elevated oil prices and a stronger greenback amid no breakthrough in the West Asia conflict. A sharp decline in the domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.18 and kept sliding to hit 94.56 against the US dollar during intra-day trade, down 60 paise from its previous close. The rupee slumped 20 paise to close at a record low of 93.96 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Stock, forex, commodity, and bullion markets remained closed on Thursday on account of Ram Navami. "With consistent buying from oil companies, the rupee breached 94.50 with exporters holding their inflows, while importers buy dollars for their payables," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury
If the conflict lasts much of 2026, the repercussions could be 'catastrophic', Bernstein analysts said, citing supply risks, double-digit inflation and economic growth in the 2%-3% range
The likely intervention via state-run banks helped the currency hold above its record low of 93.98 per dollar to last quote at 93.96, down 0.1 per cent on the day
The rupee nudged up 0.1 per cent to end the session at 93.8650, from its close at 93.9750 in the previous session
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The move is expected to bring down the cost of remittances and reduce checks on cross-border transactions
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The decline in the domestic currency, analysts said, reflects a combination of elevated crude prices, persistent foreign outflows, and a structurally strong US dollar
Indian currency hits record low of 93.72 per dollar, logging steepest fall in four years as surging crude oil prices and capital outflows weigh on sentiment
The domestic currency fell as much as 64 paise, or 0.69 per cent, to a record low of 93.28 against the US dollar on Friday, according to Bloomberg data