Indian rupee
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low as US Tariffs and Trade Impasse Challenge India's Economic Outlook
Dec 17, 2025 04:36 pm CST
The Indian rupee has fallen to an all-time low against the US dollar, declining 6% this year due to punitive 50% US tariffs, widening trade deficits, and record $18 billion investment outflows. Despite looking undervalued, analysts believe the currency may continue to face pressure until India secures a trade agreement with Washington, creating significant challenges for global investors while potentially boosting export competitiveness in the long term.
Indian Rupee Breaks Historical 90 Barrier Against US Dollar: Impact on Markets and Investment Outlook
Dec 03, 2025 01:37 pm CST
The Indian rupee has reached an unprecedented low of 90.13 against the US dollar, breaking the critical 90-per-dollar threshold for the first time in history. This significant currency depreciation, influenced by weak trade flows and uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, has impacted domestic equity markets with the Nifty dropping below 26,000 points. Despite strong economic fundamentals, the continued rupee weakness is forcing foreign investors to sell, creating additional market pressure as traders await possible RBI intervention.
India's External Debt Reaches $747.2 Billion in June 2025: RBI Report Shows Improved Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Oct 01, 2025 02:55 am CST
According to the latest Reserve Bank of India data, India's external debt rose to $747.2 billion at the end of June 2025, an $11.2 billion increase from March 2025. Despite this growth, the external debt to GDP ratio improved to 18.9% from 19.1%. Long-term debt increased by $10.3 billion, while short-term debt's share in total external debt declined to 18.1%. US dollar-denominated debt continues to dominate at 53.8% of the total composition.