Rupee Hits All-Time Low of 91.28 Against US Dollar; Sensex Falls 385 Points Amid Global Trade Jitters

It’s Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and if you’ve been watching the currency boards, you probably saw the numbers turn a deep shade of red. The Indian Rupee just hit a new rock bottom. We’re talking an all-time low of 91.28 against the US Dollar in early trade.

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Let’s be real—the 90-mark used to be the “scare” zone, but now it’s our daily reality. The thing is, even with the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) stepping in to sell dollars and smooth things out, the pressure from global jitters is just too much to hold back. Those too.

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The “91-Mark” Meltdown: Field Notes

It’s an ongoing situation where several global and domestic fires are burning at once. Here’s the ground reality:

• The “Trump” Effect: Markets are on edge because President Trump has revived his “trade war” rhetoric and is pushing his Greenland agenda again. The thing is, whenever he talks tariffs, investors run straight to the safety of the US Dollar. Or nothing.

• The Stock Market Exit: Foreign investors are dumping Indian stocks like they’re going out of style. FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) pulled out nearly ₹2,938 crore just yesterday. When they sell, they convert those rupees back to dollars, which keeps the pressure on.

• Oil & Interest: Even though Brent crude dipped a bit to 64.20, US Treasury yields are hitting four-month highs. That makes US debt more attractive than ours. Those too.

• Sensex & Nifty Slide: In early trade today, the Sensex dropped over 385 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 25,150 mark. Let’s be real, there isn’t much of a “catalyst” for a recovery right now.

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Rupee vs Dollar: The Record Breakdown

And Here’s the Kicker…

The thing is, some analysts are saying this might not even be the floor. Amit Pabari from CR Forex mentioned that if we stay above 91.07, we could be looking at the 91.70–92.00 zone very soon. Or nothing. The only thing standing in the way is the RBI’s war chest of foreign reserves.

One side comment—while the Rupee is bleeding, the Dollar Index actually slipped a tiny bit (0.05%). The thing is, this isn’t just about the dollar being “strong”; it’s about the Rupee being “weak” because of the exodus of foreign capital. It’s an ongoing situation that’s going to make your next iPhone or international trip a lot more expensive. Those too.

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