Oil Shock and War Fallout: Why Congress Is Misleading Indians on the Rupee

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The rupee’s slide during the Iran war has given Congress and Rahul Gandhi an easy political line: blame the government, blame Modi, blame policy, and pretend the rest of the world is sitting comfortably while only India is sinking. That line works well in a speech. It works far less well when

Finance

RBI Caps Rupee Open Positions At $100 Million

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ net open positions in the rupee at $100 million in the onshore deliverable market, in a move aimed at containing currency volatility after the rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar. The step comes as pressure on the Indian currency has intensified amid higher […]

Economy National

Rupee Under Pressure Near Record Low

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure near record lows despite some relief from falling oil prices, as maturing non-deliverable forward positions and capital outflows continue to drive dollar demand. The Reserve Bank of India was seen intervening through state-run banks to limit further losses, helping the rupee hold just above its weakest-ever […]

Economy National

Rupee Falls To 93.73 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

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 levels in recent sessions as the West […]

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 […]

Business Finance

Rupee Strengthens to ₹90.40 After Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

The Indian rupee strengthened to ₹90.40 against the US dollar, gaining about 1.2% following news that the United States reduced tariffs on Indian goods as part of a trade agreement. The appreciation reflected improved investor sentiment and expectations of stronger foreign investment flows. Market Reaction and Trade Impact The currency had been under pressure in […]

Economy National

Rupee Records Worst Month in Three Years

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The Indian rupee has logged its worst monthly performance in three years, weakening sharply against the US dollar during January. Persistent pressure from foreign fund outflows and strong dollar demand pushed the currency close to record lows. RBI Steps In to Defend Key Level The rupee slipped near the ₹92 per dollar mark during the […]

Business Finance

Rupee Slips to Record Low Amid Market Pressure

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The Indian rupee fell to a fresh record low against the US dollar, weakening past previous lows amid strong dollar demand and ongoing selling pressure from foreign investors. The depreciation reflects continued stress in the foreign exchange markets and cautious investor sentiment. Foreign Outflows and Market Impact Sustained foreign portfolio outflows from Indian equities

Business Finance

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Market Stress

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, reflecting intensified risk aversion in global markets and continued capital outflows. The currency has been under pressure in recent sessions, sliding past previous lows as demand for dollars rose and investor sentiment weakened. What Drove the Decline Traders said global […]

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 […]