What is Rupee Depreciation?
Historical Background
Key Points
9 points- 1.
Impacts import and export competitiveness
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Increases the cost of imports and makes exports cheaper
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Can lead to inflationary pressures if imports become more expensive
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Influenced by factors like interest rate differentials, inflation rates, current account deficits, and capital flows
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Managed float exchange rate regime in India - RBI intervenes to manage volatility
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Affects foreign debt servicing costs
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Impacts foreign investment flows
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Can benefit export-oriented industries
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RBI uses tools like foreign exchange reserves to manage rupee volatility
Visual Insights
Understanding Rupee Depreciation
This mind map illustrates the key aspects of Rupee Depreciation, including its causes, impacts, and the role of the RBI.
Rupee Depreciation
- ●Causes
- ●Impacts
- ●RBI's Role
Recent Developments
5 developmentsRupee depreciation against the US dollar due to global economic uncertainty and interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve
RBI intervention to stabilize the rupee through selling dollars from its reserves
Impact of geopolitical tensions on currency markets
Debate on the optimal level of rupee depreciation for India's economic growth
Impact on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows