Rupee Dips 10 Paise to 90.44 Against US Dollar Amid Fund Outflows

• The Indian Rupee fell 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar in early Friday trade, marking its third consecutive session of decline.
• Persistent foreign fund outflows and a strong US dollar were identified as key factors contributing to the rupee's depreciation.
• Lower crude oil prices and positive equities market sentiment helped prevent a sharper decline in the domestic currency.
• The rupee opened at 90.37 but dropped to 90.44, following previous declines of 11 paise and 6 paise earlier in the week.
• US inflation data and India's widening trade deficit in December 2025 also put pressure on the rupee and influenced dollar strength.

Why It Matters: Indian Rupee weakens against US dollar due to foreign fund outflows and strong dollar, despite some mitigating factors.