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Ahead of policy decision, RBI steps in to save rupee from hitting a new low

Currency trades in a narrow zone; ends the day at 77.71 against dollar

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In April, the RBI sold $2 billion on a net basis in the spot market – a record high – which slowed the pace of currency depreciation.

Manojit Saha Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped up its intervention in the foreign exchange market on Tuesday as the rupee headed for a new all-time low after a weak opening, though the currency traded in a narrow range ahead of the monetary policy review by the central bank.

The rupee opened at 77.68 to a US dollar compared to the previous close of 77.63, and went on to hit the day’s low of 77.74. According to currency dealers, state-run banks sold dollars on behalf of the RBI at around 77.70 levels. The rupee ended the day at 77.71, down 8