In 2025, the rise of the dollar and global economic pressures have put the Indian rupee under severe pressure. The rupee has fallen by about 4.3% this year, making it the weakest currency in Asia. US tariffs, trade deal uncertainty, higher US interest rates and heavy selling by foreign investors increased demand for the dollar and weakened the rupee further. India’s heavy import dependence, especially on crude oil, electronics and fertilisers, has been increasing the current account deficit. RBI intervened from time to time in the market, but only to control volatility, not to save the fixed rate. Imported inflation is increasing, dollar loans of companies are becoming expensive and prices of energy and industrial goods are going up. This video explains in detail what are the reasons behind the weakness of the rupee, what is its impact on the Indian economy and consumers, and what are the future prospects. It also explains whether this is a prolonged structural slide or the effect of trade shocks of 2025.
