The rupee sank to a record low against the US dollar on December 3, briefly breaching the psychological 90 mark before settling just below it. The downward move was driven by weak foreign flows, large offshore positioning and uncertainty around a US-India trade deal.
India Economy
Rupee Hits Record Low of 89.61 Against Dollar Amid US Trade Tensions & FPI Outflows
Indian Rupee falls to all-time low of 89.61 against USD due to US-India trade uncertainty and heavy foreign portfolio outflows. RBI’s lower intervention and rising import demand add pressure.