The Indian rupee weakened further on Thursday, December 11, 2025, touching a historic low of ₹90.46 against the US dollar. This marks the steepest level the rupee has reached in its history, continuing the depreciation trend seen over the past few months.
Several factors contributed to the sharp fall. Ongoing global uncertainties and slow progress in trade negotiations with the United States have rattled investor confidence. At the same time, domestic demand for US dollars from companies making international payments increased pressure on the rupee. Additionally, foreign investors have been pulling funds from Indian markets, adding to the volatility.
This year, the rupee has fallen by over 5 per cent, making it one of the worst-performing Asian currencies in 2025. Analysts say the currency’s decline has been influenced by rising global crude oil prices, high import bills, and widening trade deficits, which have further strained India’s foreign exchange reserves.
In response to the slide, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reportedly intervened in the forex market, buying and selling dollars to stabilize the rupee. Such measures are intended to reduce sharp fluctuations and maintain market confidence.
Economists warn that the rupee may continue to face pressure in the near term unless there is progress in trade negotiations, improved foreign investment inflows, and easing of global market uncertainties.
Investors and businesses are closely monitoring the currency movements, as the fall in rupee value impacts import costs, inflation, and international trade. With the year-end approaching, all eyes are on the RBI’s interventions and global market trends to determine if the currency can recover.
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