Rupee Hits 90: Why India's Currency Is Under Pressure Despite 8% Growth?

This special report analyses the Indian rupee's decline to around 90 against the US dollar in 2025, marking it as the weakest Asian currency. The speaker notes that despite India's strong 8% GDP growth, the currency faces pressure from structural external weaknesses. Key factors cited include a chronic trade deficit driven by oil and gold imports, and capital outflows due to higher US returns. The report also highlights the impact of ‘Trump tariffs’ imposed in 2025 on Indian exports, which have dampened investor confidence. The broadcast traces the rupee's history from 4.76 at independence to its current low, warning of inflation and debt risks.