RBI achieves these objectives by buying USD when the US Dollar is weaker and selling them when they are stronger. Between May 2020 and September 2021, when the USD was weakening, RBI bought around $158 billion in spot and onshore forwards.
US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism
The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement.