Indian Rupee Hits Record Low
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Dec 15, 2025 · Last updated Dec 15, 2025
The depreciation of the India — Indian rupee to a record low against the United States, driven by strong dollar demand and capital outflows, negatively impacts India's economy and investor sentiment. Uncertainty surrounding the India-United States trade deal further contributes to market volatility, affecting both the India — Indian rupee and equity markets like the S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50.
The India — Indian rupee crashed to a new all-time low of 90.74 against the United States, marking it as the worst-performing Asian currency. This depreciation was primarily caused by strong demand for the United States from importers and persistent foreign fund outflows from India. Uncertainty surrounding the ongoing trade deal negotiations between India and the United States further dented investor sentiment. Despite some positive macro cues, such as an improved trade balance and an increase in India's forex reserves reported by the State Bank of India, the India — Indian rupee struggled to find support. Officials like Rajesh Agrawal indicated that India and the United States are close to finalizing a framework trade deal, and leaders Narendra Modi and Donald Trump discussed economic partnership. However, foreign institutional investors continued to sell equities in India, contributing to the negative pressure on the India — Indian rupee and domestic stock indices like the S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50.
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