Rupee Record Low Vs Dollar: The Indian rupee has reached its lowest level ever against the dollar. According to RBI, the rupee fell by 27 paise and closed at 91.96 against 1 dollar. The rupee remains under pressure due to continuous selling by foreign investors and increasing trade tensions across the world.

Rupee has been weakening since the beginning of 2026. The rupee had crossed the 90 level for the first time in December 2025. Now within just 30 days it has reached close to 92.

Market experts say that due to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies and global tensions, investors are investing more in gold and dollars.

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3 big reasons for fall in rupee

1. Selling by foreign investors

Foreign portfolio investors i.e. FPI are continuously withdrawing money from the Indian stock market. In the first 20 days of January 2026, foreign investors have sold shares worth about Rs 29,315 crore.

When foreign investors withdraw money, they buy dollars in exchange for rupees. This increases the demand for dollars and weakens the rupee.

2. Trump’s tariff policy and global tensions

There is an atmosphere of fear in the world markets due to America’s threat to impose new tariffs on European countries and the Greenland dispute.

At such a time, investors withdraw money from emerging markets like India and invest in safe options like dollar and gold. Due to this the dollar strengthens and the rupee falls.

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3. Strong US economy and high interest rates

The unemployment rate in America has decreased and the economy there remains strong. Investors feel that interest rates in America may remain high for now.

For higher returns, investors are investing money in American bonds and banks, due to which the dollar is becoming stronger.

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What will be the impact of fall of rupee?

The weakness of the rupee will have a direct impact on imports. Goods coming from abroad will be expensive. Along with this, traveling and studying abroad will also become more expensive.

For example, when the dollar was worth 50 rupees, 50 rupees had to be paid for 1 dollar. Now about 91 rupees will have to be paid for 1 dollar. Due to this, the fees, accommodation and other expenses of the students studying abroad will increase significantly.

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