The Indian rupee faces potential weakening to 94 against the US dollar by mid-2026 due to rising oil prices and a widening current account deficit. While the RBI is focused on preventing disorderly moves rather than defending specific levels, attracting capital inflows remains crucial for currency stabilization amidst global uncertainties.
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