Rupee Holds Steady As Dollar Swap Costs Surge

The Indian rupee traded within a narrow range on Thursday as strong dollar demand weighed on the currency. Meanwhile, abundant dollar liquidity sparked a sharp jump in one-day swap costs and near-term forward premiums.

FILE PHOTO: A man counts Indian currency notes at a roadside currency exchange stall in the old quarters of Delhi, India, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

The India rupee traded in a tight 6-paisa range against the United States dollar on Thursday morning, holding at 95.4650. The spot currency moved less than 0.1% lower on the session amid steady reference-rate dollar demand.

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