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Rupee declines nearly 3% in 2024, reaching a record low of 85.59 against US dollar

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Rupee declines nearly 3% in 2024, reaching a record low of 85.59 against US dollar

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  • The rupee depreciated by 2.8% against the US dollar, ending 2024 at 85.59, a marked decline from 84.54.
  • This decrease represents the seventh consecutive year of depreciation for the Indian currency, highlighting ongoing weaknesses.
  • The decline was attributed to a potential shift in the RBI's forex intervention strategies, allowing for a correction in the rupee's value.
  • Factors such as capital outflows and a strengthening US dollar against other currencies contributed to the rupee's weakness.
  • In 2024, foreign portfolio investors withdrew $11.7 billion from Indian equities, indicating significant market shifts impacting the rupee.

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