US Dollar vs Indian Rupee edges lower as RBI intervenes to supply dollars and introduce fresh FX measures

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Us dollar vs rupee slides 0.56% today

Highlights

The Reserve Bank of India supplied US dollars directly to state oil companies and tightened liquidity to support the Rupee.
The RBI aimed to reduce currency volatility rather than defend a specific USD/INR level, but selling pressure persists.
USD/INR trades below key short- and medium-term averages with mixed momentum signals, forecasting a ₹94.1726 to ₹95.9614 range and a slight downward bias.

Currency stability prioritized as RBI restricts FX trades and tightens liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India implemented new measures, including supplying US dollars directly to state-run oil companies, restricting speculative foreign exchange trades, and tightening liquidity to control dollar demand. These actions were aimed at supporting the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar. The RBI stated its goal was to reduce currency volatility rather than defend a specific exchange rate, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, cautions that the recent drop in USD/INR is mainly due to RBI’s market intervention and regulatory tightening. He notes persistent selling pressure despite some bullish long-term signals. The weak ADX and neutral momentum stand out for him, indicating an unimpressive trend with little conviction. Kharitonov believes near-term risks remain skewed to the downside if the pair closes below ₹94.9878. "I would be skeptical of any bullish reversal calls here — without a clear trend or real demand, rallies may quickly fail."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees RBI’s decisive dollar supply for oil firms as a sign of institutional confidence and proactive policy management. He highlights that the long-term bullish structure remains intact, with USD/INR holding above the 200-day moving average. The current policy moves, he believes, create fresh setups for range traders and could pave the way for renewed upside. Karapetjanc is optimistic about further growth if buyers regain control above resistance. "This market offers opportunities — if momentum shifts, I expect a quick move back toward ₹95.9614 and beyond."

Jainam Mehta, market strategist, points to the volatility spike after RBI’s intervention and sees mixed technicals as a signal to stay tactical. He notes the divergence between momentum and sentiment, with oversold readings contrasting ongoing buyer dominance in intraday power. Mehta suggests watching for a breakout above short-term resistance or a contrarian entry if trend signals strengthen. "A close below ₹94.9878 could trigger more downside, but any surprise strength could spark a tactical long setup."

Short-term weakness and mixed momentum signals challenge bullish long-term bias

USD/INR trades below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages (₹96.078 and ₹95.6642), but remains above the 200-day (₹94.8037), signaling short- and medium-term weakness within a still bullish long-term structure. Immediate resistance is provided by the week low at ₹95.1578, with near-term support at today’s low of ₹94.9878. Momentum signals for the pair are mixed. MACD shows strong buy momentum, but the Average Directional Index (ADX) is neutral, indicating an unimpressive overall trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near 42 and points to a sell, Commodity Channel Index (CCI) also signals sell, and Stochastic RSI is at zero, flagging oversold conditions. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) remains above zero, meaning buyers dominate intraday momentum even as the indicator suggests overbought conditions. The pair opened nearly flat for the day and is currently trading at ₹95.067 after slipping 0.56%, near session lows. Intraday volatility stands at 1.58%. The tone is one of persistent selling pressure after the open, with daily performance diverging from some of the bullish momentum signals.

Previously it was reported that Reserve Bank of India interventions had supported a bullish technical structure for USD/INR by curbing spot-market dollar demand. The current shift to rupee strength, amid new FX measures and a short-term move below key moving averages, suggests traders should now monitor the risk of further downside if support at ₹94.9878 fails to hold.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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