Indian refiners limit use of special FX credit line, sources say, spelling more rupee strain

India’s state-run oil refiners are sparingly using a special FX credit line from State Bank of India, designed to support the rupee. Refiners are hesitant due to expectations of further rupee depreciation, which would increase their repayment costs. This cautious approach comes as the rupee faces renewed pressure, partly from oil-related dollar buying.