Rupee cushioned by central bank hand even as dollar strength dents Asia FX

The Indian rupee defied regional weakness on Wednesday, supported by likely Reserve Bank of India intervention against a strengthening dollar. While Asian peers faltered, the rupee held steady as traders braced for potential US Federal Reserve rate hikes. Concerns over inflation and oil prices are being closely monitored by the RBI, which intervenes to ensure market stability rather than targeting a specific rupee level.