Like any other trade in life, the relative value of one currency against another depends on which is demanded more. If Indians demand more US dollar than Americans demand the Indian rupee, the exchang

The Indian Rupee has hit a record low, plummeting to 85.12 against the US dollar. This is the fifth trading session in a row where the rupee has hit a new record low, beating Friday's previous record of 85.

The Indian rupee saw a modest recovery on December 20, appreciating by 6 paise to open at Rs 85.07 against the US dollar in early trade. This comes after it hit an all-time low of Rs 85.13 the previous day,

The Indian rupee slipped to its all-time low on Friday before turning course to end modestly higher, aided by likely dollar inflows, although its losing steak persisted into a seventh straight week.