Rupee closes at record low of 84.0725 against US dollar on outflows, strong dollar index

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 84.0725 against the US dollar, driven by outflows from local equities and debt, and Hyundai’s fund repatriation. The Reserve Bank of India’s likely intervention helped limit further losses, while fluctuations in the dollar index ahead of US elections also influenced the rupee’s performance.