Why Would The RBI Buy Dollars When The Rupee Is Strong?

Why Would The RBI Buy Dollars When The Rupee Is Strong?

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Karishma Asoodani
  • Updated Jun 20, 2026 9:00 AM IST

Dealer estimates have fuelled speculation about possible RBI activity in the currency market. But beyond the market chatter lies a bigger story. It is an interest play how the Israel-Iran conflict, crude oil prices, foreign investor flows, and India's $680+ billion forex reserve position influence central bank decisions and currency management. Watch this BT Explainer to decode the RBI-dollar puzzle! 

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