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85 breached

The Indian rupee has breached the significant psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, marking an all-time low amid a confluence of domestic and global pressures.

Policy balance

The recent appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), replacing Shaktikanta Das, signals a pivotal shift in India’s monetary policy dynamics.

Rupee’s Strain

The recent drop of the Indian rupee below the 84- per-dollar mark highlights a growing set of economic challenges for India, largely driven by external factors such as rising oil prices and the withdrawal of foreign investments from the equity market.

RBI Signals Easing

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50 per cent while shifting its policy stance to “neutral” represents a strategic recalibration in its approach to balancing inflation control and economic growth.