Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Rupee Weakness Curbing Indian Firms' Offshore Borrowing
Indian companies are borrowing less money from foreign sources.
This is because the Indian rupee is getting weaker compared to the US dollar.
When the rupee is weak, it costs more to pay back loans taken in dollars.
So, companies are being more careful.
Some are even choosing to borrow money within India instead.
A company called Agratas Energy Storage Solutions borrowed the most in October, using the money to buy important equipment.
Experts think this trend will continue until the rupee becomes stronger or the global financial situation improves.
Indian companies raised $2.21 billion through ECBs in October, down from $2.80 billion in September.
Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was the largest borrower, raising $525 million.
The weakening rupee is making offshore borrowing more expensive due to higher hedge costs.
Companies are becoming more cautious, opting for shorter loan terms and higher hedge cover.
Some firms are turning to domestic bond markets or bank loans to avoid currency risk.
- Who
- Indian companies, particularly Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Power Finance Corp. Ltd., and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.
- What
- A decline in external commercial borrowings (ECBs) due to rupee weakness
- When
- October 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- The weakening rupee increases the cost of servicing foreign currency debt, making offshore borrowing less attractive
- ECB inflows in October
- $2.21 billion
- ECB inflows in September
- $2.80 billion
- ECB inflows in August
- $3.27 billion
- ECB inflows in July
- $3.32 billion
- Largest borrower in October
- Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Amount raised by Agratas
- $525 million
- Borrowings via approval route
- $290.42 million
- Entities tapping overseas markets in October
- Power Finance Corp. Ltd. and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.