Indian Rupee likely to trade at 86.5-87.5 per USD, RBI limited intervention

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The Indian Rupee (INR) is expected to trade within the range of 86.5 to 87.5 per US dollar in the near term, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely to keep its intervention limited, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda.

The report highlighted that the RBI’s intervention in the forex market may remain limited due to the prevailing tight domestic liquidity conditions. “RBI’s intervention is likely to be limited going ahead given the tight domestic liquidity situation. We expect INR to trade in the range of 86.5-87.5/$ in the near-term” the report stated. The Indian Rupee witnessed a sharp decline to a record low of 87.58 per dollar on February 6, 2025, amid global economic uncertainties. However, the currency made a steady recovery in the last week as some global concerns eased.

The pressure on the INR began after the US elections, as policies introduced in the US President’s second term, particularly on tariffs and taxes, strengthened the dollar. This led to heightened volatility in global markets, which had a direct impact on emerging market (EM) currencies, including the INR. Despite the initial turbulence, the report stated that the Rupee managed to regain some strength after the US softened its stance on tariffs, providing relief to global markets. Going forward, the report added that the trajectory of the Rupee will be largely determined by the movement of the US dollar.

The Bank of Baroda report warned that any escalation in the global tariff war or a shift in the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance could once again put pressure on the Rupee. It also noted that apart from global headwinds, continued weakness in domestic equities as well as a sombre economic outlook is also weighing on the rupee.

There are also expectations that the RBI is likely to allow the currency to depreciate more freely, given that domestic liquidity conditions have remained tight. RBI also lowered its policy rate after a long gap of 5 years, and more rate cuts are expected. This comes at a time when the probability of more rate cuts by the Fed have faded.

With tight domestic liquidity conditions limiting RBI’s scope for intervention, the Rupee’s movement will be closely watched by market participants, businesses, and policymakers in the coming weeks.





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