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Rupee posts weekly fall despite rate hike amid adverse flows, weak sentiment

Rupee Slips for the Week as Negative Flows Weigh on Sentiment The rupee recorded a weekly decline despite a rate hike, as adverse flows and weak sentiment continued to w...

By IGR Desk•Published Oct 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
Source: Economic Times

The rupee recorded a weekly decline despite a rate hike, as adverse flows and weak sentiment continued to weigh on the currency.

Rate hike fails to prevent weekly decline

The currency’s fall came even after the rate increase, highlighting the pressure created by market flows and investor mood during the week. The available information does not specify the size of the rupee’s decline or identify the institution behind the rate hike.

Flows and sentiment remain key pressures

Adverse flows were cited as a factor behind the rupee’s performance, while weak sentiment added to the pressure. Together, they shaped the currency’s weekly result despite the rate move.

The rupee’s performance leaves flows and sentiment as important factors to watch in assessing the currency’s near-term direction.

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