MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Reserve Financial institution of India doubtless bought {dollars} by way of state banks on Friday after the rupee fell under 82 to hit a document excessive in opposition to the greenback on issues over the outlook for U.S. Federal Reserve charge, merchants instructed Reuters.

The rupiah final traded at 82.2675, down from 81.88 within the earlier session, however off the session low of 82.33.

The rupee fell to 82.33 inside the first ten minutes of the open and has been range-bound ever since, doubtless as a result of RBI’s intervention, merchants mentioned.

The RBI’s intervention was confirmed to Reuters by 4 bankers and a brokerage agency.

“Mainly, the RBI is making its presence felt and as soon as once more letting merchants know that it’s going to not enable unilateral strikes,” mentioned one of many public bankers who confirmed the intervention.

“The intervention will have an effect in (to the extent) that it’s going to not enable the rupee to fall additional, however is not going to assist the rupee recuperate a lot.”