The Indian rupee hit an all-time low Tuesday, pressured by trade deficits and tepid inflows, despite strong economic fundamentals. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to prevent a breach of the 90 per dollar mark. Analysts suggest underlying weaknesses may force the RBI to allow further depreciation over time, as foreign investors pull back and importers rush to buy dollars.
Credit card issuance hits strongest pace in more than two years
The additions were led, once again, by the country’s largest issuers. HDFC Bank topped the list, adding 163,000 net new credit cards and edging past
July 27, 2026