The Reserve Bank of India sold $88.75 billion in forwards in February, up from $77.52 billion in January, to defend the rupee amid U.S. tariff-related volatility. Spot sales dropped, indicating a strategic rollover of contracts.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.