Continues to fall for sixth day in a row despite steps taken by RBI
RBI's multiple attempts to prop up the currency did not have much impact with fund outflows intensifying
But weak global demand, costly imports play spoilsport
As dollar gains, importers seek renegotiation of contracts signed earlier exports may rise only if govt gives incentives
Currency sinks to a record low for sixth straight session central bank may have sold $100-250 million
Most firms are hedged but not taking new hedge covers IT, pharma gain sectors such as steel and auto bearing the brunt
Rebound in the stock market, and steps taken by RBI, helped the rupee recover
The rupee has shed 12.7% since its 2012 peak in early February and is the worst performer in Asia so far
However, they had no idea about it, since no one informed them, says govt agency
Warns of severe penal action for violation of dollar-holding norms
Decline partly triggered by dollar becoming stronger against other global currencies in overseas forex markets