The RBI Governor suggests the rupee may now be undervalued following its recent depreciation, as it nears the critical 100-per-dollar mark amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Malhotra said this during an interview with Mint
May 25, 2026
04:30 pm
What's the storyReserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said that the Indian rupee is not overvalued and could even be undervalued after its recent depreciation against the US dollar.
The statement comes as the currency nears the psychologically-important 100-per-dollar mark amid a war in West Asia.
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