Forex traders are pointing to a steady trend: foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been offloading Indian equities over the past few months, and that sustained selling pressure is a major factor weighing on the Indian rupee. The combination of cross-border capital flows and shifting investor sentiment is making the currency market more sensitive and volatile. … Read more
The Indian rupee opened at 89.98 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and traded in a narrow band between 89.72 and 89.98 during the day. The limited movement kept the currency close to the psychologically important 90-mark, signalling a relatively calm session for the USD/INR pair. Why the rupee stayed range‑bound … Read more
Rupee inches higher in early interbank trade The Indian rupee opened the interbank foreign exchange market at 89.98 against the US dollar and then strengthened to 89.95, marking a gain of 3 paise from the previous closing level. The modest move reflects early-session sentiment as traders respond to domestic and global cues. What this small … Read more
The final weeks of the year brought fresh turbulence to foreign exchange markets as regional currencies swung sharply. These moves underline how sensitive currency markets remain to two powerful forces this year: tariff-driven trade disruptions and unexpected moves from central banks. Both have reshaped trade flows, capital movements, and market expectations, creating a choppy backdrop … Read more
Capital Outflows and Rising Dollar Demand Weigh on Markets Recent moves in the currency market have left traders and investors uneasy. Forex traders point to two main pressures: steady capital withdrawals by foreign investors and stronger dollar demand from importers. Together, these factors have cooled investor sentiment and added volatility to currency and financial markets. … Read more
The Indian rupee slid about 5.2% year-to-date as of December 19, 2025, making it the worst-performing major Asian currency so far this year. The move has drawn attention from businesses, investors and policymakers as they weigh the causes, fallout and what might come next. Why the rupee weakened The rupee’s decline reflects a mix of … Read more
Local currency opens weaker at 89.95 to the dollar The local unit opened the interbank foreign exchange market at 89.95 against the dollar, slipping by 5 paise from its previous close. The small move reflects a modest weakening of the currency in early trade, as participants digest global cues and domestic flows. How significant is … Read more
Rupee Set to Open Largely Flat After Friday’s Settlement The 1-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) suggests the Indian rupee will open largely flat on Monday, following a Friday close at 89.85 per US dollar. Traders and businesses will be watching early moves closely for signs of momentum after a relatively calm finish to the week. What … Read more
A financial report released earlier this month struck a balanced note on the Indian rupee. It warned of near-term pressure on the currency but projected a modest recovery by 2026, putting the rupee broadly around the 90-per-dollar mark. The mixed outlook reflects competing forces — global dollar strength and domestic resilience — that will shape … Read more
Gold Reserves Jump by USD 2.623 Billion to USD 110.365 Billion Gold reserves have recorded a notable rise of USD 2.623 billion, lifting the total holdings to USD 110.365 billion. That represents roughly a 2.4% increase from the prior level of about USD 107.742 billion. While the headline number is straightforward, the implications and drivers … Read more