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Rupee hits record low as crude shock fears push RBI into crisis mode
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Investors fear crude at 2022 highs will squeeze growth
The Indian rupee slid to a record low as investors worried that crude prices, back near 2022 highs, could worsen India’s inflation-growth trade-off. With India heavily dependent on energy imports, higher oil costs may drain capital flows and tighten financial conditions, putting renewed pressure on the RBI to defend the currency.
- Rupee falls to a record low amid market stress
- Crude oil fears resurface with prices near 2022 highs
- Higher energy costs could worsen inflation and growth balance
- Capital flow concerns may add pressure on the currency
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