When there are outflows, the rupee tends to weaken. Additionally, most Asian currencies are depreciating against the dollar. When comparing the Indian rupee to the top 10 or 15 currencies globally, it is performing better than average, though it has still depreciated. These global factors and FPI outflows are contributing to the rupee’s weakness.
Rupee touches one-week high; RBI plans to ease dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.
April 17, 2026