The rupee depreciated 32 paise to an all-time low of 89.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency in overseas markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said strong dollar demand from corporates, importers and foreign portfolio investors pressurised the rupee. Moreover, elevated crude oil prices further dented investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.70 against the US dollar before dropping to record low level of 89.85 , down 32 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee after sinking to 89.79 in intraday trade, settled at 89.53 against the US dollar. "The RBI has been selling dollars in the market, but it has also bought dollars when Indian Rupee rose thus keeping the demand intact," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. Bhansali further noted that, the fundamentals of the Indian economy l
India's foreign exchange reserves continue to fall as the RBI steps up its defence of the rupee to prevent it from breaching the 90-per-dollar mark
India posted strong 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 FY26, but rupee depreciation trimmed its dollar GDP, keeping Japan narrowly ahead in the April-September comparison
If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"
On Monday, the rupee advanced amid reports that the RBI resumed efforts to support currency via overseas and onshore markets
The rupee clawed back some losses after the RBI intervened heavily in spot and NDF markets, helping arrest its slide toward 90 per dollar even as global dollar strength
Possible US trade deal may help lift Indian currency, say experts
RBI's absence in the market may be behind the sharp fall
Rupee sees sharp fall: The domestic currency fell as much as 83 paise to 89.54 on Friday, according to Bloomberg
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened four paise lower at 88.63 against the greenback on Thursday
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed two paise higher at 88.59 against the greenback on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 4 paise higher at 88.57 against the greenback and rose to 88.53 in opening deals
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 3 paise higher at 88.61 against the greenback on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 2 paise lower at 88.66 against the greenback on Tuesday
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 10 paise higher at 88.64 against the greenback on Monday
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 3 paise higher at 88.71 against the greenback on Monday
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 8 paise lower at 88.74 against the greenback on Friday
The biggest risk to the bottoming out of the rupee, Wood believes, is the continuing resort to handouts in state election politics which have been a feature for the past two years
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 6 paise lower at 88.72 against the greenback on Friday
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 3 paise lower at 88.66 against the greenback on Thursday