Can Reserve Bank of India forex intervention support AUD/INR?

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Highlights

The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the rupee under pressure from a stronger US Dollar and volatile oil prices.
The rupee opened marginally higher against the US Dollar at the start of the central bank's policy week, maintaining a steady trading environment.
AUD/INR maintains bullish momentum above key moving averages with a projected 2 to 3 session range of ₹66.6944 to ₹67.3646, though overbought indicators suggest uptrend momentum may be weakening.

Rupee demand buoyed by RBI intervention and cautious sentiment

The Reserve Bank of India has likely intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the Indian Rupee as recent pressure from a stronger US Dollar and volatile oil prices has challenged currency stability, according to Economictimes. Such intervention temporarily boosts rupee demand and helps buffer against further depreciation, affecting flows in the AUD/INR pair. Meanwhile, Fxstreet notes that the rupee opened marginally higher against the US Dollar at the start of the central bank’s monetary policy week, reflecting cautious optimism and contributing to a steady trading environment.

Bullish momentum endures as signals approach overbought territory

On the technical front, AUD/INR trades above the MA-20 at ₹66.8909 and MA-50 at ₹66.8035 on the hourly chart, with the daily MA-200 at ₹66.8371 also below current levels. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at ₹66.8345 and acts as immediate support for the pair. Momentum indicators are largely bullish: RSI stands at 62.0642 (Buy), MACD issues a Buy signal, and Bull/Bear Power points to continued buyer control. However, both Stoch RSI and CCI are in overbought regions, while ADX remains neutral. The Awesome Oscillator is positive, supporting the current upward momentum. Price is near today's high with a recent gap up and low intraday volatility, signaling firm bullish tone but with signs of near-term exhaustion.

Range consolidation likely as breakout risk persists

Over the next 2–3 sessions, AUD/INR is expected to oscillate within a typical volatility band between ₹66.6944 and ₹67.3646. The probability of a further rise is estimated at 71%, while downside chances stand at 29%. The baseline scenario anticipates consolidation in this range; a forcible break above resistance could trigger renewed buying, whereas a move below support would prompt a corrective dip.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, views the RBI’s intervention as a sign of proactive support for the rupee. He sees technical momentum aligning with macro stability, supporting upside in AUD/INR above ₹67. Key moving averages and sentiment indicators reinforce a constructive outlook. However, the central bank’s presence tempers extreme moves and signals a controlled environment. "As long as macro flows remain steady and the RBI maintains its stance, I expect AUD/INR to consolidate with a bullish tilt toward the upper end of the current range."

Earlier, analysts noted that the Australian Dollar versus Indian Rupee was under sustained technical selling pressure, establishing a broadly bearish outlook. The latest technical signals point to a shift in momentum, with current price action reinforcing a bullish bias and making a decisive break above the daily MA-200 a key level to watch for confirmation of further upside.

Source of Data: AUD Price Analysis by TU

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