Currency Depreciation is the decline in the value of a currency relative to another in the foreign exchange market. When the Indian Rupee weakens against the Dollar, import costs rise, potentially fuelling inflation, while exports become more competitive globally. For equity investors, currency depreciation is a double-edged sword—it benefits export-driven companies like IT and pharma, while negatively impacting import-heavy businesses such as oil refiners and electronics manufacturers.
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