The Indian rupee hit a record low of 88.31 per dollar before closing at 88.19, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns, weak equity inflows, and strong dollar demand. RBI intervention likely prevented deeper losses, but sentiment remains fragile.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others