Rupee Gains to ₹85.03 per Dollar; RBI Bond Sale and OMO Plans
Why in the news
The rupee strengthened as the dollar weakened worldwide, while bond yields edged up and RBI lined up fresh liquidity operations.
Key facts
- Rupee gain: 0.51% in April 2025, 0.68% year-to-date.
- April 28: ₹85.03/USD, up 0.49%; psychological support at ₹85 is watched.
- Biggest 2025 gain: April 11, up 0.75% to ₹86.05.
- Dollar Index: down 0.1% to 99.6.
- 10-year bond yield: up 4 bps to 6.40% on profit booking and geopolitical caution.
Upcoming RBI action
- New 10-year government bond in the weekly auction; target ₹30,000 crore.
- OMOs totalling ₹1.25 lakh crore on May 6, 9, 15 and 19, for liquidity management and yield stabilisation.
Outlook
Yields may stay volatile.
Exam angle
- Terms: Dollar Index, OMO, bond yield.