CAD/INR trades flat amid Reserve Bank of India tightening forex controls

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The Reserve Bank of India introduced a special US dollar window for three state-owned oil marketing companies and imposed a 20% cash reserve requirement on large forex derivative contracts to support the rupee.
Additional measures included stricter documentation and transaction limits for forex contracts, targeting speculative dollar demand and increasing hedging costs as pressure from high oil prices and capital outflows persists.
CAD/INR trades below key moving averages with momentum indicators confirming strong selling pressure, and the expected 2 to 3 day range is ₹66.393 to ₹67.5443 with a very low probability of a rebound.

RBI interventions target speculative demand amid oil and outflow pressures

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instituted targeted measures to support the rupee, introducing a special US dollar window for three state-owned oil marketing companies and imposing a 20% cash reserve requirement on large foreign exchange derivative contracts. Additional steps included tighter documentation and transaction limits for forex contracts, which collectively aim to restrict speculative demand for dollars and increase the cost of hedging, as reported by Bfsi Economictimes Indiatimes. These interventions are intended to help offset pressures from high oil prices and capital outflows, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bearish momentum persists as technicals signal further weakness

On the technical front, CAD/INR is trading below the MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200 moving averages. Immediate resistance is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun at ₹67.5162, while support is seen at ₹66.393. Momentum metrics reinforce the bearish setup: MACD and ADX indicate continued selling momentum, and the Awesome Oscillator aligns with the downward price move. Among oscillators, RSI is at 33.8 (Sell) and CCI is now in oversold territory, yet Stoch RSI delivers a strong buy signal, revealing a divergence between classic and stochastic measures. Bull/Bear Power shows active seller dominance in the intraday frame, highlighting the risk of continued weakness but also some scope for a technical bounce.

Downside favored as consolidation limits near-term bullish risk

Over the next two to three trading days, CAD/INR is expected to trade within a range of ₹66.393 to ₹67.5443, reflecting typical volatility at present levels. The probability of a move higher remains very low, while the chance of further declines is high. The baseline scenario points to short-term consolidation within the corridor. Should a bullish reversal occur, price would need to break above ₹67.5162, whereas a break below ₹66.393 would confirm further downside.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes that RBI’s direct regulatory actions underscore strong institutional resolve to defend the rupee. He sees that while global factors still weigh on CAD/INR, the combination of tighter liquidity and hedging constraints could slow down further declines in coming sessions. Momentum and sentiment are bearish for now, but the underlying measures may provide a buffer. He believes price will likely consolidate unless new external shocks emerge. "With RBI’s proactive steps, I expect the rupee to show pockets of resilience, though traders should stay nimble and watch for a shift above ₹67.5162 for any bullish turn."

Earlier, analysts noted that CAD/INR exhibited a broadly bearish technical structure with downside risks prevailing. The latest intervention measures by the Reserve Bank of India reinforce this cautious outlook, with traders advised to monitor potential volatility around the ₹67.5162 resistance and ₹66.393 support levels for near-term directional cues.

Source of Data: CAD Price Analysis by TU

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