Three traders said on Thursday the Reserve Bank of India may have intervened in
FX markets by selling dollars to support the rupee. Escalation in the Middle
East pushed oil prices higher, weighing on India's currency as an energy
net‑importer. USD/INR was 95.49, slightly firmer than the prior close of
95.5550. One trader said at least two state‑owned banks were observed selling
dollars, likely on behalf of the RBI.