Rupee Slips as Dollar Demand Weighs

The Indian rupee edged lower on routine importer dollar demand while forward premiums dropped after recent regulatory changes. Traders awaited upcoming remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for monetary policy direction.

A man counts Indian currency notes at a roadside currency exchange stall in the old quarters of Delhi, India, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

The India rupee slipped to 95.5625 per dollar during Friday morning trade, weighed down by routine month-end importer demand. The currency traded in a narrow range of 6 paisa, extending a persistent pattern of low volatility.

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