Indian Rupee Slides to Year’s Low Against the Dollar

The Indian rupee weakened sharply in recent sessions, breaching the psychologically significant ₹91 per US dollar mark before settling at ₹90.94 on December 16, 2025. The latest move underscores sustained pressure on the domestic currency amid global headwinds and capital flow concerns. On a weekly basis, the rupee declined 1.15%, falling from ₹89.91 recorded on December 9. The depreciation deepened over longer periods, with the currency down 2.55% month-on-month and 3.48% on a quarterly basis, reflecting persistent weakness throughout the second half of the year. From a year-to-date perspective, the rupee has slipped 7.13%, while on an annual comparison it has registered a steeper 7.89% decline, highlighting the magnitude of pressure faced by emerging market currencies in 2025. The rupee touched its yearly high of ₹84.29 on May 5, 2025, before embarking on a sustained downward trajectory. The yearly low of ₹90.94, recorded on December 16, marks the weakest level of the currency during the period under review.Disclaimer: PolyMart does not offer guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on its platform. Users are advised to independently verify any data before relying on it for decision-making purposes.