Indian Rupee Faces Depreciation Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee closed at 89.85 per dollar, facing pressure toward 90 and beyond due to maturing currency hedging contracts and foreign investor withdrawals. The Reserve Bank of India's bond purchases aim to stabilize yields amidst ongoing market volatility.
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The Indian rupee is facing significant depreciation pressure against the US dollar, closing at 89.85 per dollar, a 0.6% decline for the week. Traders anticipate that the rupee could slip past 90 and potentially test 91 if the Reserve Bank of India anil bhansali does not intervene further. This pressure is primarily driven by maturing non-deliverable forward (NDF) positions and heightened corporate dollar hedging demand.
Adding to the currency's woes, foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn approximately $18 billion from Indian equities in 2024, further contributing to the rupee's vulnerability. The BSE Sensex has been affected by these outflows, reflecting broader concerns about India's external financial position.
