EUR/INR trades flat as consolidation near ₹105.7671 resistance persists
Euro vs Indian Rupee (EUR/INR) is trading at ₹105.2409, marking a modest gain on the day. The pair is positioned above its short- and medium-term moving averages, while still remaining under pressure from the long-term average.
Highlights
- The Indian Rupee has reached a six-month high due to lower crude prices and increased foreign inflows supporting demand.
- The Reserve Bank of India maintains a sizeable net short forward dollar position, giving it room to temper further Rupee gains.
- EUR/INR is projected to consolidate between ₹104.7147 and ₹105.7671 over the next two to three days, with momentum indicators showing a moderate bias toward buyers.
Rupee strength intensifies as external balance improves and RBI intervenes
The Indian Rupee has extended its rally to a six-month high, benefiting from lower crude oil prices and an influx of foreign capital, according to Bfsi Economictimes Indiatimes. This improvement in India’s external balance has increased demand for the local currency, adding appreciation pressure against the euro. Offsetting this strength, the Reserve Bank of India holds a sizeable net short forward dollar position, which positions the central bank to intervene and potentially cap further rupee gains, providing a moderating influence on the currency pair.
Mixed technicals as short-term bullish signals contrast long-term pressure
Technically, EUR/INR is trading above the MA-20 and MA-50 on the hourly chart but remains below the MA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun level at ₹104.8558 offers immediate support. Both MACD and all major oscillators—RSI, Stoch RSI, and CCI—are in their respective neutral zones, reflecting a subdued directional impetus. Bull/Bear Power shows a modest positive reading at 0.1282, and the Awesome Oscillator aligns with a short-term bullish setup, while ADX points to mild buy conditions.
Rangebound outlook with upward bias as breakout risk builds
Over the next two to three trading days, EUR/INR is likely to consolidate within a volatility band of ₹104.7147 to ₹105.7671. Price action probabilistically favors a move higher, with a 65% chance of breaking toward the top of this range. Should buyers gain momentum and resistance be cleared, a bullish breakout could develop, while a move below immediate support would trigger a short-term correction. The baseline expectation remains rangebound trading with a slight upward bias in the near term.
Earlier, analysts noted that persistent selling pressure was driving a bearish outlook for EUR/INR. The current technical setup suggests this view is evolving, with short-term upside risk prevailing if the pair sustains momentum above immediate support and buyers capitalize on a potential breakout.