Rupee Edges Higher Ahead of RBI Rate Decision

The Indian rupee edged higher as traders awaited the central bank policy decision. Markets largely priced in a rate hike while focusing on future policy signals. High oil prices took a back seat as attention centered on monetary tightening.

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FILE PHOTO: A cashier holds Indian currency notes at a fuel station in Ahmedabad, India, May 20, 2026.

The India rupee edged up to 96.3625 per dollar during Wednesday morning trade ahead of a critical central bank policy decision. Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point rate hike from the Reserve Bank of India, shifting focus to future tightening signals. The currency's resilience comes despite persistent pressures from surging global energy costs.

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