Did the Indian central bank intervene in the foreign exchange market on Monday, and why?

Yes, the Indian central bank likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Monday to limit the rupee's fall, as reported by three traders to Reuters; this action was prompted by a renewed surge in oil prices, which raised concerns about risks to India's economic outlook.

What was the rupee's intraday low against the US dollar on Monday, and how did it close?

The rupee declined to a low of 94.9650 per dollar before paring losses to close at 94.9050, down 0.4% on the day.

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Traders report the Indian central bank intervened to stabilize the rupee against the dollar following a surge in oil prices. Rising energy costs threaten India's economic outlook, prompting fuel conservation measures and stock market declines.

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