Rupee Slips to Two-Week Low. What’s Causing the Sudden Drop?

The Indian currency has once again come under pressure as both global and domestic factors weigh on its movement.

The Indian rupee has slipped quietly, drawing fresh attention from traders and economists alike. On 28 October 2025, it touched ₹83.39 per US dollar, its lowest level in two weeks, as per Reuters. 

The fall isn’t dramatic, but it reveals deeper stress in India’s currency market. Experts say the decline is not just because of global pressure; domestic factors are adding weight too.

What’s Behind the Rupee’s Sudden Fall?

The rupee’s weakness is being driven by a mix of global and local forces. According to the LoansJagat FX Report dated 24 October 2025, the Reserve Bank of India sold USD 7.6 billion in August to control volatility, but importer demand for dollars stayed high.

The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) also fell to 97.6 in September, hinting that the currency was already undervalued before this slide.
 

These figures suggest the fall was inevitable once demand for the dollar strengthened globally.

Has India Seen This Before? A Look at Past Rupee Swings

India’s currency market has faced similar moments before. On 1 October 2025, the rupee had actually recorded its best day in two weeks as the dollar weakened. But since then, rising oil prices and stronger U.S. yields have reversed that gain.
 

The pattern shows that while big interventions create short-term relief, they rarely sustain long-term stability.

Are Global Markets Making the Rupee Weaker?

The rupee’s recent slide is not happening in isolation, it’s part of a global trend. The U.S. dollar has strengthened sharply as investors move towards safer assets amid global uncertainty.

Rising U.S. Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have also boosted the dollar index, which climbed above 106 in late October 2025.

For India, this means a tougher environment for the rupee. Higher oil prices add to the pressure because India imports over 85% of its crude needs. Every time oil crosses USD 90 per barrel, it pushes up demand for dollars from importers and widens the trade deficit.

Can the Rupee Bounce Back Anytime Soon?

Experts believe the rupee’s recovery will depend on how both global and domestic factors play out in the coming months. If oil prices cool down and foreign inflows return, the currency could stabilise around current levels.

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to continue intervening quietly to prevent any sudden shocks, selling dollars whenever volatility spikes. This strategy has helped keep the rupee in a narrow range between ₹83 and ₹83.40 in recent weeks.

At the same time, India’s strong forex reserves, now over USD 640 billion, provide a safety cushion. A steady current account balance and rising export numbers could further support the rupee in the medium term.

However, analysts warn that a sharp rebound is unlikely in the short run. The U.S. dollar remains strong, and interest-rate gaps between India and the U.S. continue to attract capital away. For now, the best-case scenario is stability, not a full recovery.

Conclusion 

So, is the economic impact of the rupee hitting a two-week low? It’s not just theory. Costlier imports. Higher fuel bills. Maybe higher inflation. It affects daily life.

The coming weeks? More hedging likely. RBI may stay on this slow path. People watching oil, rates, flows. All of it matters.

But the real story lies between the numbers. Feels small, yet it changes things. One rupee at a time.
 

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