The Indian rupee is poised to open higher on Wednesday, adding to its recovery over the last two days that was fuelled largely by heavy intervention by the central bank. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at 86.

The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market this week to curb speculation in the rupee, according to a person familiar with the central bank’s thinking, surprising traders who expected a more hands-off approach on the currency from the new governor.

The Indian rupee surged nearly 1%, marking its biggest jump since November 2022, driven by strong intervention from the central bank. Leveraging its reserves, the RBI sold USD 2–3 billion to stabilize the currency amid global economic disruptions and high tariffs,

The Indian rupee rose sharply on Tuesday, aided by the central bank's heavy-handed intervention, which also triggered stop losses for speculators betting against the currency.