The Indian rupee reached its weakest point in three months on Tuesday. This depreciation occurred as Brent crude oil prices surged past $108 per barrel. US 10-year bond yields also breached the significant 5% mark. The Reserve Bank of India intervened by selling dollars to support the currency. Future rupee movement will depend on oil prices and the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
Indian diaspora deposits boost capital account to $33.5 billion surplus in July, RBI data shows
Overseas deposits from the Indian diaspora significantly boosted the country’s capital account surplus. This inflow helped offset the overall current account deficit recorded for July.