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Global pressure: Rupee weakens near 92, keep an eye on RBI’s strategy
Samira Vishwas | January 30, 2026 9:24 AM CST

Indian Rupee on Thursday All-time low against the US dollar – around ₹92 per dollar — touched, which is being considered a sign of concern for the economic and global markets. The fall came after surpassing the previous record high of 91.9650, and was recorded as the weakest point in many forex markets.

This weakness in rupee is many economic and global Has come for reasons. Despite a strong domestic economy, the rupee remained under pressure as foreign outflows from the capital markets continued and companies sought to avoid capital exposure. increased demand for dollars. Apart from this, from October‑2025, American high tariff policy India’s exports were affected due to this, which has put further pressure on the dollar-rupee exchange rate.

Why is the rupee falling?

According to analysts the main reasons for this decline are:

  • Continuous withdrawal of foreign capital (FII/FPIs outflow)which increases pressure on the rupee.

  • Global dollar strength and risk-uncertainty Because of this, investors are turning towards safe currencies.

  • rising oil prices And increased dollar demand from importers led to a decline in the rupee balance.

  • RBI (Reserve Bank of India) The Reserve Bank of India has made limited intervention, due to which the rupee remained weak in the market.

impact on domestic market

The impact of the fall of rupee has also been seen on the stock markets. leading indicators Sensex and Nifty fall Recorded, which is believed to be a reaction to increasing investor caution and dollar demand.

economists believe

According to economic surveys and expert reports, such currency decline Not a result of domestic economic factors alone is, rather Global trade and geopolitical risks also have a big impact Used to be. The weakness of the rupee is being seen as a challenge to the balance between global economic conditions and economic equations of India and other countries.


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