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Resist temptation to defend ₹ at any cost: Raghuram Rajan cautions India against excessive use of forex reserves

·Economic Times·Impact 3/5 · Notable
MeridStreet AI summary

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has warned India against using its foreign exchange reserves to aggressively defend the rupee. He believes that India should let the currency depreciate, as a weaker rupee can boost exports and help the economy grow. This caution is significant because India's foreign exchange reserves are a vital lifeline for the economy, and excessive use of them could deplete the country's financial safety net.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Raghuram Rajan advises against using forex reserves to defend the rupee. A weaker rupee could benefit India's exports and economy.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
70%

Markets & countries in focus

India

Transmission channels

Rupee depreciation→Export growth→Economic boost→Increased competitiveness→Market confidence

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Exporters
  • Indian economy

Under pressure

  • Importers
  • Indian consumers

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