Rupee

RBI net-sold $12 bn in October, highest monthly sale in 10 months

RBI net sold $11.8 billion in October and supplied dollars to cap rupee weakness near 88.80/$, even as its net short forward position rose to $63.6 billion, the bulletin showed

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 12:27 AM IST

Rupee falls on NDF dollar demand after Friday rebound, ends at 89.65

The rupee slipped to 89.72 per dollar on Monday on strong dollar buying in the NDF market, before trimming losses to close at 89.65 as dealers flagged a shift in RBI's approach

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 9:31 PM IST

Rupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market

The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM IST
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Foreign investors' trading, currency movement to drive markets: Analysts

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said. The domestic stock market would be closed on Thursday for Christmas. "This week marks the onset of the year-end festive period and will be holiday-shortened due to the Christmas break, which may keep trading volumes subdued. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables. "Globally, performance of major marketsparticularly the USwill be closely monitored for directional cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "While strong domest

Updated On: 21 Dec 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee rebounds after hitting record lows

The rupee rallied 0.7% to 90.25 in early trading after opening a tad lower on the day at 91.07

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

Rupee jumps the most in over three-years on RBI support; trades at 90.33/$

The Indian currency strengthened past 90-per-dollar mark in Wednesday's session as the central bank curbed excess volatility

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

Rupee slides past 91 to the dollar, triggers talk of RBI stepping in: What to expect?

The Indian rupee has hit a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar for the first time. With the currency weakening steadily despite gains in other Asian currencies

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 11:30 AM IST
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Rupee slide puts spotlight on limits to India's currency defence

A key reason is the Reserve Bank of India's $64 billion short-dollar position - a pledge to supply large amounts of dollars in the future through derivatives contracts with lenders

Updated On: 17 Dec 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Rupee slips past 91/$ to fresh low for 4th session; more downside?

Rupee at record low: The unit opened 4 paise lower on Tuesday at 90.77 against the greenback, but fell 35 paise during the session to a new low of 91.08, according to Bloomberg

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Rupee's relentless slide fuelling talk of RBI intervention, say bankers

Dominance of flows has dulled the rupee's sensitivity to daily swings in its Asian peers, allowing the downside momentum to build and raising expectations of depreciation and speculative activity

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 12:34 PM IST

Rupee slides 9 p to record low of 90.87 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and no breakthrough in the India-US trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and a decline in global crude oil prices capped further losses in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its all-time low of 90.87 against the US dollar, down 9 paise from its previous close, and traded in a narrow range of 90.77- 90.87 in early trade. The rupee on Monday settled at a new all-time low of 90.78 against the US dollar, registering a loss of 29 paise over its previous close, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. "The US-India trade deal still seems to be off by a distance with the Commerce Secretary saying the first phase will be signed before the end of the year and news that we are closest to the deal being signed. The uncertainty has clou

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

Nepal allows high-value Indian notes after decade-long ban, sets ₹25K limit

Nepal has eased restrictions on carrying high-denomination Indian currency in the Himalayan nation, ending a decade-long ban, according to an official statement. Individuals can hold Indian banknotes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 up to a maximum limit of INR 25,000 per person. The decision was made during Monday's cabinet meeting, according to cabinet sources. Under the revised provision, both Nepali and Indian citizens may bring the higher denomination bank notes into Nepal from India or carry them from Nepal to India. The Cabinet decision on Monday follows amendments by the Reserve Bank of India to the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) Regulations, 2015. The amendment permits Indian, Nepali and Bhutanese nationals to carry higher-denomination Indian currency while travelling to and from India. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel, once the government decision is published in Nepal gazette, NRB will issue a circular to this effect

Updated On: 16 Dec 2025 | 6:50 AM IST

Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against dollar in early trade

Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share bench

Updated On: 15 Dec 2025 | 9:55 AM IST

Rupee at record low reflects failure of BJP's economic claims: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged that the rupee hitting a record low against the US dollar exposed the falsity of the BJP-led government's claims on the state of the economy. In a post on X, Yadav said the sharp weakening of the rupee was proof that all figures and assertions being made by the BJP government regarding economic strength were "completely false and fabricated." "The rupee becoming the weakest against the dollar in history shows that all the data and claims made by the BJP government about the economy are entirely untrue and concocted," he said. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged that the ruling party could not deny its responsibility for the situation, asserting that the fall in the rupee was a result of a "weak and failed government." The party chief added, "The BJP cannot deny that this is happening because of an extremely weak and unsuccessful government. The unique economic formula linking the fall of the rupee with the ...

Updated On: 14 Dec 2025 | 7:03 PM IST

Nepal likely to soon allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel, tourism

Nearly 10 years after high-denomination notes were banned, Nepal plans to allow Indian notes above ₹100, easing travel for workers, students, pilgrims and tourists, and smoothing trade

Updated On: 13 Dec 2025 | 12:45 PM IST

Rupee hits new low on weak sentiment amid US trade deal uncertainty

The currency, Asia's worst performer in 2025, saw mild RBI intervention as FPIs sold over ₹14,000 crore in equities this month

Updated On: 13 Dec 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

Rupee hits new low of 90.56/$ on trade deal impasse; near-term pain seen

So far this month, the Rupee has fallen 1.15 per cent, while in the calendar year 2025, the unit is down 5.7 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers

Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

Indian rupee turmoil reminds investors of 2013 'fragile-five' crisis

The seeds of the Fragile-Five debacle were sown by the Reserve Bank of India buckling under political pressure and cutting rates in 2012 amid soaring fiscal deficits and untamed inflation

Updated On: 12 Dec 2025 | 9:16 AM IST

Rupee hits fresh low on outflows and US trade deal delay; bond yields ease

Rupee depreciated to a fresh all-time low as foreign outflows and uncertainty over the US-India trade deal pressured sentiment, while an RBI OMO purchase auction helped soften government bond yields

Updated On: 11 Dec 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

Rupee gains on exporter dollar sales, foreign inflows; best in Asia Tuesday

The rupee strengthened to 89.88 per dollar on exporter dollar sales and foreign inflows, leading Asian peers on Tuesday, though analysts said structural demand-supply pressures persist

Updated On: 09 Dec 2025 | 10:42 PM IST