The weakening rupee is unlikely to significantly impact India’s trade balance, inflation, or growth prospects despite hurting importers. Limited commodity price rises and weak global growth, especially in China, help mitigate imported inflation. Excessive rupee interventions may hinder growth and further strain forex reserves and liquidity.
Tariff shock turns FIIs to sellers in April. Analysts flag global risk but back India’s fundamentals
Foreign institutional investors reversed course in early April, spurred by rising global trade tensions following US President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs. This led to
April 5, 2025