Indian Rupee Breaches 91 Level Against US Dollar, Becoming Weakest Asian Currency in 2025
The Indian rupee hit a new lifetime low, depreciating beyond the 91 mark to 91.14 against the U.S. dollar. This makes it the weakest major currency globally this year and the weakest in Asia for 2025. Factors driving this pressure include uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal, global macro conditions, and significant capital outflows by foreign portfolio investors. Experts suggest the RBI may be allowing some depreciation to support export competitiveness, given that India's growth remains strong and inflation is contained.
Key Points
- The rupee depreciated to a record low of 91.14 against the USD during intraday trade.
- It is currently the weakest Asian currency in 2025 due to trade uncertainties and capital outflows.
- Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out nearly $2.7 billion in the first two weeks of December.
- Depreciation may be a strategic move to help export competitiveness in a global trade-war environment.
Exam Facts
- Rupee record low: 91.14 per USD.
- FPI outflows: $2.7 billion in early December 2025.
- The rupee is the weakest major currency globally this year.
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