The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion on Thursday to defend the rupee against sustained pressure, and stepped in again on Friday, helping the currency strengthen past the 96-per-dollar mark, according to bankers cited by Reuters.

RBI intervenes as the rupee hits a record low, pressured by high oil prices and significant foreign investor withdrawals.

The Reserve Bank of India is considering interest rate hikes and currency swaps to stabilize the rupee after it hit an all-time low of 91.7425 against the dollar.

The Indian rupee strengthened on Thursday, marking its first gain in two weeks, following aggressive intervention by the central bank through dollar sales. A media report…

The rupee ended higher on Thursday snapping a two-week losing streak after strong intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped support the domestic currency, though…

RBI's $2 billion intervention strengthens the rupee, combating recent depreciation amid rising crude oil prices and market pressures.