The rupee weakened to 90.11 per US dollar amid high crude prices and persistent FPI outflows. Strong corporate dollar demand, RBI’s recent rate cut impact, and anticipation of the Fed’s policy decision added pressure, while India–US trade talks begin December 10
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% to support growth, citing historically low retail inflation and strong 8.2% Q2 GDP. Despite rupee depreciation, the MPC maintained a neutral stance as cheaper loans are expected to boost economic activity
The rupee fell 4 paise to 85.72 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid rising Brent crude prices and reduced yield appeal after RBI’s 50 bps rate cut. Traders expect short-term pressure on the currency.
Sensex and Nifty opened with sharp gains on Monday following a 50 basis point rate cut by the RBI and positive global market trends. Midcaps led the rally, while investor sentiment was boosted by Wall Street and Asian market strength.
Forex traders noted that expectations of an RBI rate cut in the upcoming MPC meeting—driven by easing food and energy prices—are dampening short-term sentiment for the rupee, despite the potential for such a move to support long-term economic growth.
