The appreciation of rupee was despite the increase in dollar index in last two sessions
In 2025, the local currency was down 0.03 percent. The local currency ended at best in over two months and best since January 1, 2025, when it was trading at 85.6488 against the US dollar, according to the Bloomberg data.
On Wednesday, the RBI will absorb $10 billion from the market and inject an equivalent amount of rupees in the banking system, with the reversal set to take place after three years.
The Indian rupee has been on the appreciating spree for the last few sessions, on dollar liquidity provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through USD/INR Buy/Sell swap auction, and regular interventions by central bank, experts have said.
Powell’s comments and the Fed statement underscored the challenge faced by policymakers as they navigate President Donald Trump’s plans to levy duties on imports from U.S. trading partners and the impact on the economy.
The dollar index, which measures American currency's value against six major global peers, fell to 103.730 in the early trade, as against 103.718 levels in the previous trading sessions
The week is a busy one with a series of central bank policy meetings, including by the U.S. Federal Reserve. It is widely expected to keep rates on hold when its meeting concludes on Wednesday.
Sowing more volatility across markets, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit Europe with a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol imports.
Foreign exchange reserves grew by $15.3 billion to nearly $654 billion in the week to March 7, data released on Thursday showed
The rupee closed at 86.9975 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.2% on the day. The currency was down 0.1% week-on-week
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further tariffs on European Union goods, as major U.S. trading partners said they would retaliate for trade barriers already erected by him.
Over the past six months, the rupee has weakened by about 3.5 percent against the dollar, touching 86.88 on March 7, Bloomberg data shows
On March 5, Indian rupee had appreciated over 30 paise at close and posted its best day in terms of appreciation in over three weeks
Further, the market will also watch the $10 billion USD/INR Buy/Sell swap auction, which will take place today
On February 21, RBI said it will conduct a longer duration dollar/rupee buy/sell swap to infuse durable liquidity into the banking system this week
The rupee has depreciated against USD by close to 4 percent over the last five months, triggering hand-wringing. The anxiety is misplaced as a weaker rupee can boost key export-intensive segments even after accounting for their high import of inputs. There’s no case for the central bank’s intervention except to cushion phases of extreme volatility
The local currency opened at 86.55 against the US dollar, as compared to 86.67 at previous close against the greenback
On February 19, RBI Bulletin showed that the central bank sold $15.15 billion in the spot foreign exchange market in December.
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,937.74 an ounce by 0235 GMT, trading near the all-time high of $2,946.85 hit on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures gained 0.7% to $2,955.90
Dollar index, which tracks American currency's value against six major currencies rose to 106.904 in early trade, as against 106.575 in the previous trading session
The local currency opened at 86.6925 against the US dollar, as compared to 86.8325 at previous close against the greenback.
Early on Wednesday the dollar was 0.3% firmer and above 153 yen for the first time in a week, but elsewhere it was nursing modest losses and traded at $1.0357 per euro.
On February 9, US President Donald Trump said he will announce 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum
The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at 87.90-88.00 to the U.S. dollar, compared to its previous close of 87.4250 and past the lifetime low of 87.5825
The local currency opened at 87.4688 against the US dollar, as compared to 87.5788 at previous close against the greenback