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Sock JohnsonRupee's Epic Fall: A Heavyweight Battle in 2026
The rupee just took a colossal hit in 2025, plummeting 4.74% like a heavyweight champ knocked out in the first round! With no US trade deal to save the day, the RBI is playing it cool while the balance of payments screams with a $22 billion deficit. Can the rupee rise again? Stay tuned for this epic showdown!
few days ago | Reuters
Quick rundown
1.The Indian rupee faces its largest annual fall in three years.
2.Record equity outflows and lack of a US trade deal weigh on the rupee.
3.RBI's flexible approach allows the rupee to weaken amidst external strains.
4.Foreign investors withdrew a record $18 billion from Indian equities in 2025.
5.A trade deal with the US could offer temporary relief for the rupee.
