The Indian rupee hit a record closing low of 94.85 against the US dollar on Wednesday. High oil prices and consistent dollar demand pressured the currency. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to support the rupee. Analysts expect continued volatility driven by crude oil prices and capital flows. The rupee is facing selling pressure at stronger levels.
FPIs’ outflow nears Rs 33,000 crore in May on weaker rupee
However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows