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MUMBAI: The Indian rupee strengthened modestly on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India’s steepest rate cut in five years boosted local equities, helping the South Asian currency eke out a gain even as the dollar firmed against major peers. The rupee closed at 85.6250 against the US dollar, up from its close at 85.79 in the previous session. The rupee declined 0.2% on the week. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 50 basis points on Friday and slashed the cash reserve ratio (CRR)...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee strengthened on Monday, aided by likely dollar inflows related to the rejig of a global equity index that helped the local currency sidestep a dip in most of its regional peers as U.S.-China trade tensions continued to simmer. The rupee rose to 85.4075 per U.S. dollar as of 11:00 a.m. IST, up 0.2% from its close of 85.5775 in the previous session. Traders said the rupee was supported by dollar sales from at least two large foreign banks on the day, likely related to the rejig...

The Indian rupee is emerging Asia’s worst performer this quarter and may continue to lag peers as the central bank aims to avert a depletion in its foreign-exchange reserves, according to analysts.The Reserve Bank of India had dollar repayments of about $73 billion as of April as indicated by its net short forwards position, a measure of the amount of greenback it has agreed to sell at a future date, according to the central bank’s latest data. It has narrowed from an all-time high of $88.8 in February. That may...

After appreciating towards 83.94/$1 levels in April, the combined impact of tariff uncertainties, border tensions and expectations of further monetary easing by the central bank made the rupee the worst performing currency in Asia in May. The rupee weakened 1.27% in May, from 84.48/$1 at the beginning of the month to 85.57/$1 as of May 30, and retreated the most in Asia. Agencies“There have been unwinding of long rupee positions amid tariff uncertainties while importers are taking advantage of lower forward premiums,” said Kunal Sodhani, head of treasury at Shinhan...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined by about 1% in May, reversing course after gaining in the previous two months, influenced by factors such as continued uncertainty over U.S. trade policies, gains in its Asian peers and a conflict between India and Pakistan. The rupee closed at 85.5775 on Friday, capping a day of choppy trading with a mild decline. The currency had rallied to a six-month high earlier in May but shed its gains through the month. Initially, a military conflict between India and Pakistan hurt the currency but it...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open higher on Friday, after the U.S. dollar’s rally, which was sparked by a U.S. court ruling on tariff policy, proved short-lived. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated a open in the 85.36-85.40 range, versus the previous session’s close of 85.5075. So far this week, the Indian currency has been in a 84.78 to 85.70 range and is on track for a marginal weekly decline. Indian rupee to open nearly flat, holds upper hand as dollar remains vulnerable The rupee “is in a space...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is set to open weaker on Thursday, weighed by the dollar’s strength after a U.S. court blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the local currency would open in the 85.48-85.52 range, compared to a close of 85.36 in the previous session. “When you think about it, it’s a bit counterintuitive that Asia is lower on the back of the U.S. court blocking tariffs,” a currency trader at a Mumbai-based bank said. “However, that’s been the pattern — tariffs imply weaker U.S. growth...

The Indian rupee opened stronger at 85.05 per US dollar on Monday (May 26), extending gains from Friday (May 23) amid broad weakness in the dollar and firm domestic equities.The currency began the session at 85.02 and briefly touched 84.85 in early trade, supported by the dollar’s slide and a rally in Asian currencies, especially the Chinese yuan which hit a seven-month high.What’s driving the rupee? The dollar index slipped 0.34% to 98.67, weighed down by global fiscal concerns and softer US trade rhetoric.Asian currencies gained across the board. The...

Bank of America (BofA) Research has revised its forecast for the Indian rupee, projecting the currency to strengthen to 84 per US dollar by December 2025, from a previous estimate of 87read moreBank of America (BofA) Research has revised its forecast for the Indian rupee, projecting the currency to strengthen to 84 per US dollar by December 2025, from a previous estimate of 87. The call reflects a broader shift in sentiment among analysts, who are increasingly bullish on the rupee amid improved capital inflows and a more favorable trade...

While rupee has managed to hold its ground against the dollar in 2025, it has fared far worse against other major currencies The steep fall in the US dollar due to the trade and other administrative changes announced by the new US government has helped most emerging market currencies appreciate in 2025. But the performance of the rupee against the dollar has been much more subdued when compared with its EM peers.The rupee recorded sharp decline in February and March 2025 to move close to the 88-mark against the greenback....