The Indian rupee is underperforming among emerging Asian currencies due to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strategy to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves. The RBI’s dollar purchases to cover future obligations and replenish reserves are expected to exert downward pressure on the rupee, potentially leading to a depreciation to 86.50-87.50 per dollar by year-end.
US debt crisis fuels de-dollarisation talk; may boost emerging markets: Puneet Pal
The growing U.S. debt and fiscal deficits are sparking de-dollarisation conversations, potentially benefiting emerging markets like India. While immediate outflows from U.S. bonds are limited,
July 30, 2025