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Explained: What really drives the rupee? Decoding the forces behind currency moves

2026-09-25·Economic Times·Impact 1/5 · Low

MeridStreet AI summary

The Indian rupee has been declining over the past four years due to a mix of factors. According to a Bank of Baroda analysis, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) intervention in the currency market plays a significant role in the rupee's movement. This includes the RBI's spot and forward operations, which can influence the currency's value. The RBI's actions can impact the rupee's trading range, which is currently expected to be between Rs 94.5 and Rs 96 in the near term.

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

The rupee's decline over the past four years is driven by a complex interplay of fundamentals, RBI intervention and market sentiment. Understanding these factors can help investors make informed decisions.

Market impact

Impact score

1 / 5

Market signal

Neutral

Markets & countries in focus

India

Transmission channels

Rupee decline analyzed→Fundamentals assessed→RBI intervention evaluated→Market sentiment considered

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