India’s Central Bank Suspected of Forex Market Intervention to Stabilize Rupee

India's central bank likely intervened in forex to support rupee amid U.S.-Iran tensions and oil price pressures. Traders report state banks offering dollars.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Mumbai, India — Traders suggest the Reserve Bank of India may have taken action in the foreign exchange market to shield the rupee from external pressures, according to multiple sources.

The rupee remained relatively stable at 95.6425 per dollar, maintaining a narrow range during early trading. Some traders indicated that state-run banks were actively supplying dollars, potentially on behalf of the central bank.

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Analysts believe that strong inflows under policy measures aimed at strengthening India’s balance of payments have given the RBI more flexibility to manage currency fluctuations. This comes as concerns over regional conflicts and corporate hedging activities continue to influence market dynamics.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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