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Can the RBI Win Its Battle to Defend the Rupee? INR rebounded 82 paise to 94.96 vs USD after RBI action. Was near a record low of 96.96. New 20% forex risk reserve on derivatives. Position limits slashed to $5M. Special dollar window for oil companies (last used 2013). Banks paused interbank forwards to assess rules. Elevated oil and a firm dollar forced the move. Pharma exporters and importers face higher hedging costs. The question is whether this stabilizes flows or just buys time. #Rupee #RBI #INR #Forex $USDINR

$USDINR $CRUDE.X $NIFTY50.NSE Why are Indian equities witnessing a sharp correction? Indian equities are facing sharp correction due to global and domestic pressures. The US 10-year yield above 5.3%, elevated crude near $97 a barrel and persistent FII selling are weighing on sentiment, while the rupee near 96 per dollar adds to inflation and import-cost concerns. What could improve foreign investor flows? Foreign flows could improve if global yields ease, crude moderates, the rupee stabilises and earnings growth strengthens. A more predictable capital-gains tax regime could also improve investor sentiment. Which sectors could remain under pressure, and which may remain resilient? Higher crude is likely to pressure paints, chemicals, aviation, logistics, automobiles and oil marketing companies, while pharmaceuticals, healthcare, upstream oil and gas, FMCG, power and energy may remain relatively resilient.