Why Is the Rupee Stuck in a Narrow Range, and What Could Break USD/INR?

- USD/INR has held ₹94.2-₹96.9 since late May as RBI action absorbs dollar pressure.
- Brent near $100 and higher U.S. yields could test the Rupee’s ₹96.5-₹96.9 resistance zone.
- A move in USD/INR from ₹94.5 to ₹97 would lift BTC-INR by about 2.6% if Bitcoin stays flat.
The Indian rupee has spent months inside a tight corridor despite shifts in oil prices, capital flows, and U.S. rate expectations. Since late May, USD/INR has traded between roughly ₹94.2 and ₹96.9, as competing pressures offset each other.
Source: TradingView
That stability does not mean pressure has disappeared. External dollar demand, investment swings, and higher energy costs have instead been absorbed, largely through Reserve Bank of India intervention. With Brent crude near $100, that balance faces a test.
Why Opposing Forces and RBI Action Have Kept USD/INR Trapped
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