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When the Rupee Falls, Who Bears the Cost? Exchange-Rate Depreciation, Import Dependence, and Real Wages in India

When the Rupee Falls, Who Bears the Cost? Exchange-Rate Depreciation, Import Dependence, and Real Wages in India

Rupees falling in value is normally framed as a technical issue by either economists, policymakers, or on business news panels. To many Indians though, a lower-valued Rupee is not an abstract concept as it impacts their lives on a very basic level – the cost of petrol when refuelling cars, increased electrical bills, and rising […]</p>

Sensex Returns vs INR Depreciation: 25 Years of Market Growth vs Currency Erosion

Sensex Returns vs INR Depreciation: 25 Years of Market Growth vs Currency Erosion

Two Indicators, One Nation’s Economic Journey Over the last 25 years, two financial indicators have silently shaped the wealth of millions of Indians: the Sensex, India’s benchmark stock market index, and the INR/USD exchange rate, a reflection of our currency’s strength on the global stage. At first glance, they seem unrelated – one tracks the […]</p>

India vs Dollar: 25 Years of Currency Change and Global Comparison

India vs Dollar: 25 Years of Currency Change and Global Comparison

Tracking the Fall of the Rupee – and What It Means From ₹43 to over ₹85 per dollar – in the last 25 years, the Indian Rupee has seen a steady slide against the US Dollar. But is this devaluation always a sign of economic weakness? Or does it reflect a global shift, inflation adjustment, […]</p>

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Top Gold Reserve Holding Countries in 2025: Where Does India Stand?

Top Gold Reserve Holding Countries in 2025: Where Does India Stand?

Updated on – 10 Dec 2025 Gold reserves have always been a symbol of economic stability and sovereign strength. In uncertain times, countries turn to gold as a hedge against inflation, currency volatility, and geopolitical risks. Every quarter, central banks report their gold holdings to global institutions like the IMF. In this article, we will […]</p>

India’s Gold Reserves (2000–2026): How National Wealth Strategy Has Evolved

India’s Gold Reserves (2000–2026): How National Wealth Strategy Has Evolved

Data Updated: 14 January 2026 Tracking India’s gold accumulation across governments and global events. Over the last two and a half decades, India’s gold reserves have undergone a remarkable transformation – from just 357 tonnes in 2000 to nearly 880 tonnes by early 2025. According to the latest RBI Weekly Statistical Supplement (as of 28 November […]</p>