The Indian rupee declined to its weakest level on record on Friday as a resurgent dollar and sustained portfolio outflows pressured the currency, while heightened geopolitical risks also dampened risk appetite.

The rupee touched an intraday record low of 84.507 to a dollar, but ended stronger at 84.445/$1, despite the US dollar index strengthening to a two-year high, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely sold the greenback to cap further depreciation in the currency,

The Indian Rupee hit a historic low today, largely owing to the US Dollar's rally and expected outflows from domestic equities. The INR fell to an all-time low of 84.4125 against USD before settling at 84.3925, the same as its closing number in the previous session. This is the fifth straight session that the currency has hit record lows.

The Indian rupee is expected to stay on the back foot on Friday, pressured by a rebound in the dollar amid uncertainty about the pace of rate cuts in the United States, while persistent portfolio outflows also remain a worry for the local currency.

The Indian rupee fell to 84.50 against the US dollar due to rising dollar strength, FPI selling, and geopolitical tensions. The dollar index surged 3.10% this month, while FPIs withdrew nearly ₹40,000 crore from Indian equities,