Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Indian Rupee Dips Past 90 per Dollar
The Indian rupee became weaker and went past 90 rupees for 1 US dollar.
This happened because people wanted more dollars, foreign investors were taking money out, and some economic news was not good.
The central bank, called the RBI, is trying to help the rupee by selling dollars.
Some experts think the rupee might get a little weaker in the next year, but it could also get stronger if there are good trade deals.
The rupee's weakness might help Indian companies that sell things outside the country.
At the same time, India's forex reserves increased by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion.
This increase is due to higher foreign currency assets, gold reserves, and special drawing rights.
The increased forex reserves can help support the rupee and provide a buffer against economic uncertainties.
The Indian rupee slipped past 90 per US dollar, settling at 90.20, down 22 paise from the previous close.
Sustained dollar demand and foreign investor outflows contributed to the rupee's depreciation.
The RBI is actively defending the 90-level through interventions, including dollar sales by state-owned banks.
Experts predict the rupee may weaken slightly in FY27 but could appreciate with a trade deal, supported by stable fundamentals.
India's forex reserves jumped by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion in the week to December 26, providing a buffer against economic uncertainties.
- Who
- Indian Rupee and US Dollar
- What
- Indian Rupee depreciated past 90 per US dollar and forex reserves increased
- When
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Where
- Interbank foreign exchange markets in India
- Why
- Due to sustained dollar demand, foreign investor outflows, and disappointing macroeconomic data
Rupee Depreciation
Forex Reserves Increase
Economic Impact
Rupee Depreciation
The depreciation of the rupee may benefit export-oriented businesses and increase the attractiveness of domestic businesses.
Forex Reserves Increase
Increased forex reserves provide a buffer against economic uncertainties and support the rupee's stability.
- Current USD/INR Rate
- 90.20
- Previous Close
- 89.98
- Daily Change
- -22 paise
- Dollar Index
- 98.38
- Brent Crude Price
- USD 60.52 per barrel
- HSBC India PMI
- 55.0 in December 2025
- FII Outflows
- Rs 3,268.60 crore on Thursday
- Forex Reserves
- USD 696.61 billion
- Foreign Currency Assets
- USD 559.612 billion
- Gold Reserves
- USD 113.32 billion
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)
- USD 18.803 billion
- Reserve Position with IMF
- USD 4.875 billion
Sources
Rupee slips past 90/USD level, settles 22 paise down at 90.20 against US dollar - Telegraph India
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