The rupee fell 0.5% to a record low of 87.07 per dollar in early trade, down from its previous close of 86.61. The dollar index rose 0.3% to 109.8, while Asian currencies weakened after Trump’s tariff announcement. The offshore Chinese yuan, which the Indian traders track, declined 0.5% to 7.35 per dollar.

The Indian rupee is poised to open at an all-time low against the dollar on Monday, tracking a slump in Asian currencies and risk aversion on worries over a trade war between the U.S. and its trading partners.

This comes amid investor worries over potential trade war between US and its trading partners following tariff threats.

The Indian rupee weakened past 87 to the U.S. dollar for the first time ever on Monday in the wake of a slump in Asian currencies and equities after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats became a reality.

The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low, trading at 86.65 per dollar today. The fall exceeds its previous lowest value of 86.6475, recorded earlier this month. The depreciation follows the possible US trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, causing most Asian currencies to falter.

The Indian rupee took a massive hit on Monday and slipped to a new record low against the American dollar. The domestic unit depreciated 67 paise to reach an all-time low of 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday.

The rupee fell by 67 paise to hit record low of 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, February 3, 2025, a day after US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that triggered fears of a broad trade war.