GENERAL17 Sept 2026
Rupee may need to weaken further as fundamentals shift: Axis Bank
Axis Bank says the rupee may need to weaken further. Its model points to shifting trade fundamentals, costlier oil after the Iran war, and slower gains from artificial intelligence (AI) than other economies. The bank expects the rupee at 97 by year-end and 100 by June 2027. It closed at 95.90 on Thursday, down 6% this year. Importers and overseas borrowers should plan costs now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Axis Bank expects the rupee to fall to 97 per dollar by year-end and 100 by June 2027, weaker than forward markets imply.
- The rupee was at 95.90 per dollar on Thursday and has declined 6% year-to-date, making it among Asia's worst performers.
- Axis Bank estimates the RBI has sold about $250 billion to support the rupee, with India's basic balance in a $180 billion deficit since mid-2023.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you pay for imports, hold foreign currency loans, or send money abroad, review your currency exposure with your CA or banker and plan payments in instalments. These are forecasts, not guarantees, so keep some flexibility in your budget.
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