Mark to Market

20: RBI's grip on rupee

Episode Summary

The concerns surrounding coronavirus outbreak and global economic growth have put pressure on the Indian rupee. But the biggest factor in rupee weakness is the RBI's intervention which remains strong. The exchange rate has dropped 3.2% since July despite good dollar inflows as the RBI incessantly bought dollars. This grip is unlkely to loosen in the coming months, according to currency dealers. .

Episode Notes

The concerns surrounding coronavirus outbreak and global economic growth have put pressure on the Indian rupee. But the biggest factor in rupee weakness is the RBI's intervention which remains strong. The exchange rate has dropped 3.2% since July despite good dollar inflows as the RBI incessantly bought dollars. This grip is unlkely to loosen in the coming months, according to currency dealers. .