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India Aims to Ditch Dollar Dependence Amid Currency Challenges

10/4/2025

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India pursues plans to reduce dependence on the US dollar, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announcing measures to promote rupee use, echoing China.
In 2025, the rupee has fallen 3.6% against the dollar, raising inflation concerns.
Experts warn currency convertibility and market stability remain hurdles, while the dollar accounts for 89% of global foreign-exchange (FX) trades in 2025.

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Story summary

India pursues plans to reduce dependence on the US dollar, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announcing measures to promote rupee use, echoing China.
In 2025, the rupee has fallen 3.6% against the dollar, raising inflation concerns.
Experts warn currency convertibility and market stability remain hurdles, while the dollar accounts for 89% of global foreign-exchange (FX) trades in 2025.