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From firefighting to managed decline: why the RBI let the rupee breach 90

In Focus by The Hindu

Episode   ·  3 Plays

Episode  ·  3 Plays  ·  15:15  ·  Dec 27, 2025

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In early December 2025, the Rupee slipped past the ₹90 per dollar mark. While this drop is labelled as 'psychologically significant,' the underlying economic factors hasn't changed much. Yet a specific set of recent events has added fresh momentum, decisively tipping the scales against the currency. The Rupee’s rise or fall depends on two main factors: what’s happening in the market, and how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) responds. Guest: economist Zico Dasgupta Host: Nitika Francis Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m 15s  ·  Dec 27, 2025

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