Indian rupee falls to 64.13 against the US dollar
The Indian rupee has fallen to a new all-time low against the US dollar, amid concerns the Federal Reserve will soon scale back its stimulus measures.
It dropped to 64.13 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday.
Foreign investors have been pulling money out of India, as the economy has slowed and the cost of borrowing in dollars has risen.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rumoured to have intervened to stem the slide in the currency.
The Indian rupee has declined by nearly 16% against the US dollar since May and is Asia’s worst performing currency so far this year.
Its further decline on Tuesday was mirrored by falls in markets across other developing markets, particularly in Asia.