Wed May 28 04:59:10 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
On May 28, 2025, the Indian rupee weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar, falling 23 paise to 85.63. This decline was attributed to a strengthening dollar, rising crude oil prices, and increased month-end dollar demand from exporters and banks. Domestic equity markets showed mixed sentiment, and investors remained cautious, awaiting further macroeconomic data. While foreign institutional investors were net buyers of equities the previous day, overall sentiment remained subdued.
**News Article:**
**Rupee Slides to 85.63 Against Dollar Amid Strengthening Greenback and Rising Oil Prices**
Mumbai, May 28, 2025 – The Indian rupee experienced a significant dip against the U.S. dollar today, falling 23 paise to 85.63 in early trade. The decline was primarily driven by a strengthening U.S. dollar, fueled by improved U.S. consumer confidence and a weakening Japanese yen, alongside a rise in global crude oil prices. Brent crude futures climbed 0.41% to $64.35 per barrel.
Increased month-end dollar demand from exporters and banks further contributed to the rupee’s depreciation. Forex analysts noted that muted foreign fund inflows, despite net buying of equities worth ₹348.45 crore by foreign institutional investors yesterday, also added to the pressure.
“Investors are adopting a cautious approach, awaiting key domestic and global macroeconomic data releases,” a market analyst commented.
Meanwhile, the domestic equity market displayed mixed sentiment. The BSE Sensex edged up marginally by 23.86 points to 81,575.49, while the Nifty 50 inched up 28.90 points to 24,855.10.
The dollar index, measuring the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading higher by 0.30% at 99.72, reflecting the dollar’s increasing strength on the global stage.
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