Rupee ends flat on RBI support and index inflows

The Indian rupee closed flat against the US dollar as central bank intervention and equity index rebalancing flows offset pressure from a Federal Reserve rate hike. Market action indicates the central bank defends the 96 level.

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A roadside vendor hands over a currency note to a customer in Bengaluru, India, August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

India's rupee held steady at 95.93 against the dollar on Thursday afternoon, bucking regional currency declines. Central bank intervention and equity index rebalancing inflows cushioned the pressure.

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