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.
FPI exodus in four months of 2026 surpasses all of last year
Foreign investors have sold Indian stocks worth over ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2026. This outflow exceeds 2025’s total. A weak rupee, high oil prices, and