Foreign institutional investors large net outflow weighs on US Dollar vs Indian Rupee consolidation

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US Dollar gains 0.54% to ₹95.1048

Highlights

The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25% in April and June 2026, anchoring rate expectations and reducing domestic volatility.
Foreign institutional investors withdrew approximately Rs 1.72 lakh crore amid rising crude prices and rupee depreciation, but recent oil price stabilization and a US-Iran peace deal have eased India's import and inflation risks.
USD/INR displays a bullish technical structure with strong upside momentum, targeting a range of ₹94.6293 to ₹95.5803 over the next 1–3 days.

FII outflows intensify as crude surge pressures rupee despite policy steadiness

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to hold the repo rate steady at 5.25% in both its April and June 5, 2026 meetings provides a consistent policy backdrop, anchoring expectations around rates and reducing domestic volatility. Foreign institutional investors, however, recorded significant net outflows of approximately Rs 1.72 lakh crore over the quarter, largely tied to heightened crude oil prices and rupee depreciation, a factor that has placed added pressure on the currency. At the same time, according to Ianslive, the recent US-Iran peace deal and oil prices stabilizing near $70–$80 per barrel have eased India’s import bill and inflationary risks, offering macroeconomic stability.

Upside signals prevail as price maintains distance from technical supports

The H1 chart shows USD/INR trading above both the MA-20 at ₹94.72 and MA-50 at ₹94.62, while the daily closing remains well above the longer-term MA-200 at ₹92.32. The Ichimoku Kijun is offering immediate support at ₹94.69, with momentum indicators such as MACD (strong buy), ADX (buy), and CCI (buy) all signaling continued upward bias. RSI is at 58.77, indicating mild positive momentum without reaching overbought territory, and the Stoch RSI and BBP both generate strong buy signals. The Awesome Oscillator is currently neutral, while overall intraday signals continue to favor the upside.

Bullish prospects dominate as price tests upper volatility boundary

Over the next one to three trading days, price action is expected to fluctuate within the ₹94.6293 to ₹95.5803 range, with probabilities skewed strongly to the upside. Should USD/INR break above the upper boundary, a bullish scenario is likely to unfold, while a bearish reversal would require a sustained move below immediate support. This range defines the short-term volatility band relative to current levels.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, notes the USD/INR uptrend remains intact with strong technical and macro backing. He sees RBI’s steady policy as a stabilizing anchor, while external factors like steady oil and geopolitical calm bolster the rupee’s outlook. Yet persistent foreign investor outflows show lingering vulnerability on sentiment and capital flow. Near-term upside is supported, particularly if risk-on sentiment persists. "I believe the current momentum gives USD/INR further room to test new highs, especially in the absence of fresh bearish catalysts."

Previously it was reported that USD/INR faced short- and medium-term bearish momentum, though oversold conditions suggested a potential rebound was on the horizon. The current session not only validates that shift with renewed upside momentum but also introduces macro stability factors, making a potential sustained breakout above ₹95.58 a key level to watch for bullish continuation.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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