Indian rupee slips past 95 mark for first time amid escalating US-Iran war. Can it touch 100 per dollar?
- The Indian rupee fell past the 95-per-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a record intra-day low near 95.2 amid geopolitical tensions and strong US dollar demand.
- The Reserve Bank of India capped banks' net open foreign exchange positions at $100 million to limit volatility, but arbitrage trades between onshore and offshore markets limited the rupee's recovery.
- Rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions including the US-Iran conflict, and foreign portfolio outflows have pressured the rupee, contributing to significant depreciation this fiscal year.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India's economic fundamentals remain strong and that the rupee's weakness is influenced by global trends rather than domestic factors.
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Rupee breaches 95/USD level; settles at 94.78 against US dollar - The Tribune
Forex traders said the US$/INR pair is facing pressure from the elevated dollar index and crude oil prices. Safe-haven demand is keeping the dollar index firm above the 100 mark, limiting any meaningful recovery in the rupee.
Rupee sinks to fresh all-time low, breaches crucial 95 vs USD mark for first time
The Indian rupee faced pressure on Monday. Corporates exploited arbitrage opportunities between onshore and non-deliverable forward markets. This emerged after the Reserve Bank of India tightened banks' forex positions. The rupee hit a record low against the US dollar. Importers also contributed to the currency's decline. This situation created attractive trading windows for businesses.
Indian rupee slips past 95 mark for first time amid escalating US-Iran war. Can it touch 100 per dollar?
USD vs INR: The rupee weakened past the 95 per dollar mark for the first time to 95.20 per dollar, down 0.3% on the day. Check out what experts say on the near-term outlook of the domestic currency.
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