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.
Macro headwinds are behind us; largecaps poised to outperform: Prashant Jain
India’s equity markets are poised for a positive turn as economic challenges recede, according to Prashant Jain. He highlights strong domestic fundamentals, improving external balances,
July 2, 2026