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Rupee bounces back after six-month slide but 2026 weakness still looms
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Trade hopes lifted the rupee fast—yet details could break momentum
The rupee’s six-month slide, fueled by U.S. tariffs and policy uncertainty, reversed sharply on signals of a friendlier trade deal. Improved sentiment, sectoral gains and possible foreign inflows are supportive, but missing agreement specifics, oil and gold moves, and RBI positioning keep USD INR volatile, with downside risks still outweighing upside into 2026.
- Rupee snapped back after trade-deal sentiment improved
- Tariffs and policy uncertainty had driven the earlier slide
- Oil, gold and RBI moves may keep USD INR rangebound or volatile
- 2026 risks still lean toward rupee weakness
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