The Indian rupee experienced a decline in May, becoming the worst-performing Asian currency due to tariff uncertainties, border tensions, and expectations of monetary easing. The rupee weakened by 1.27%, closing at 85.57/$1. While lower inflation and growth prospects offered some support, global economic factors and potential shifts in US monetary policy could further weaken the currency.
Losing $1 billion a day: Gurmeet Chadha urges PMO, Finance Ministry to revisit capital gains tax, STT
Gurmeet Chadha has urged the government to revisit capital gains tax and STT, citing sustained foreign capital outflows. He claims India is losing nearly $1