Rupee Falls To 93.73 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Economy National

The rupee fell 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, reflecting continued pressure on the Indian currency from higher crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and a firm American dollar. The decline came after the rupee had already touched record low

Economy National

Rupee Hits Record Low In Early Trade

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The rupee fell 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, hitting a fresh record low as rising crude oil prices and broader risk aversion weighed heavily on the Indian currency. The sharp move came amid renewed pressure on emerging market assets after energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in […]

Economy National

India’s Forex Reserves Touch Record High

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a new record high of $709.41 billion in the week ending January 23, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The reserves increased by around $8 billion compared to the previous week. Key Factors Behind the Increase The rise in reserves was driven mainly by an […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Quietest Policy Success of the Modi Era: Not Growth, But Survival Planning

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

India recently crossed a major financial milestone. Its foreign exchange reserves went past $700 billion. This should have been big news, but it barely caused a ripple. There were no speeches, no celebrations, and no political chest-thumping. That silence itself tells an important story. India’s most important economic achievement today is not fast growth or […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Is Quietly Rewriting Its Forex Playbook

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

India’s foreign exchange reserves rarely make headlines unless something breaks. They are meant to sit quietly in the background, doing their job of protecting the economy from shocks. That is why the Reserve Bank of India trimming its US Treasury holdings below 200 billion dollars while steadily increasing gold reserves is worth paying attention to. […]

Economy National

Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Trade Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian rupee slipped to a record low against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by persistent foreign fund outflows and uncertainty surrounding a potential trade agreement between India and the United States. Market participants said global risk aversion and a stronger dollar added to the currency’s weakness. Traders noted that sustained selling by foreign […]

Business Finance

Rupee Falls to Record Low of 90.46 Against Dollar

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Indian rupee touched a new record low of 90.46 against the US dollar on Thursday, reflecting continued pressure on the currency from both global and domestic factors. The decline marks the weakest level ever recorded for the rupee. Market Factors Driving the Fall Traders attributed the depreciation to strong dollar demand from corporates, foreign […]

Business Finance

Rupee Slips to Record Low of ₹89.79 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Indian rupee weakened sharply today, hitting a provisional all-time low of ₹89.79 against the US dollar in intraday trade. The currency opened at ₹89.45, then slid by 34 paise over the previous session’s close amid a drop in domestic equities and heavy dollar demand from importers. Key Factors Behind the Decline Traders attributed the […]

Economy National

India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Congress vs BJP: Who Really Built India’s Forex Wall?

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India’s foreign exchange reserves recently crossed the $700 billion mark, sparking debate about which government deserves credit for building this financial shield. For students of finance and public services, this question is less about politics and more about understanding how reserves grow, what role they play, and why both governments contributed differently to the