📰 ET Markets 🔴 BEARISH 🕒 17 Oct 2026, 10:26 AM IST

$60 billion in 6 weeks: RBI's rupee defence comes at a cost

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Core Development: $60 billion in 6 weeks: RBI's rupee defence comes at a cost

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Market & Financial Impact: Reserve drain Forex reserves fall to $726 b on Oct 9 from $785.7 b on Sept 4, with latest reporting week alone showing a depletion of $8.58 b

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Actionable Insight: 🔴 Bearish Risk: Regulatory scrutiny, profit decline, or sell-off risk may create near-term volatility.

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$60 billion in 6 weeks: RBI's rupee defence comes at a cost

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