GENERAL4 Sept 2026
RBI steps in again to support rupee as oil prices, Asian currencies weaken
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India again sold dollars to support the rupee, which was under pressure from higher oil prices and weak Asian currencies. The rupee opened at 94.46 per dollar. The RBI has been stepping in at market open all week, and its special schemes have attracted over $136 billion, giving it room to act.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The RBI sold dollars near the start of Friday's session and kept intervening through the day to support the rupee.
- The rupee opened at 94.46 per dollar, compared with 94.4850 on Thursday, and stayed largely rangebound.
- RBI special schemes have drawn more than $136 billion, helping the rupee stay up nearly 1% this week despite rising oil prices.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business deals in dollars, watch the rupee's daily moves and RBI statements; central bank intervention can change quickly, so avoid assuming any fixed exchange rate.
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