{
  "id": 16739797,
  "title": "Indian rupee boxed in range; traders focus on oil, outflows and RBI's defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/indian-rupee-boxed-in-range-traders-focus-on-oil-outflows-and-rbis",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T11:13:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446129/indian-rupee-boxed-in-range-traders-focus-on-oil-outflows-and-rbis-defence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian rupee remained relatively stable against the dollar on Tuesday, fluctuating within a narrow range. By the end of the day, it was trading at 95.1150 per dollar, showing only a marginal gain from the previous day's level of 95.1850. Traders attributed the stability to ongoing support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has spent approximately $80 billion since June to defend the local currency. However, external factors such as rising oil prices and capital outflows continue to weigh on the rupee's strength.\n\nFormer Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan cautioned against focusing too narrowly on the rupee's exchange rate, advising against depleting foreign exchange reserves to prop up the currency. High oil prices, currently hovering near $117 per barrel, are a significant concern for India, as the country imports around 90% of its oil needs. This reliance on imported oil exacerbates the economic outlook, impacting foreign portfolio investments and the current account balance.\n\nForeign investors have been net selling around $8.5 billion worth of Indian equities over the past two months, further contributing to currency weakness. The volatility in equity markets, combined with the allure of higher returns from dollar-denominated fixed income investments, is prompting investors to reconsider their portfolio allocations. Additionally, elevated US Treasury yields have added pressure on the rupee, as investors seek better returns in risk-free assets.\n\nThe RBI's intervention remains crucial for providing short-term support to the rupee, yet its effectiveness will be closely monitored. Traders are watching the central bank's actions, along with measures to restrict dollar buying, as they could influence the rupee's trajectory. With the 10-year US Treasury yield around 5%, investors are increasingly favoring fixed-income instruments, which may further impact the local currency's performance.",
  "summary": "MUMBAI: The Indian rupee seesawed in a narrow range against the dollar on Tuesday before ending little changed, while underlying sentiment remained weak. The Indian rupee ended at 95.1150 per dollar, up less than 0.1% from 95.1850 on Monday. Persistent external pressures from higher oil prices and equity outflows have left the currency reliant on Reserve Bank of India intervention for support,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}