Rupee Hits Record Low As Oil Shock Rattles Indian Markets | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report

On Episode 876 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sanjay Lazar, aviation and regulatory expert as well as Chitra Rentala, Partner at Trilegal.

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SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:31) Markets continue to grapple with oil price, rupee pressures
(07:54) Indian airlines are cutting back capacity, what does that mean for passengers and airlines
(16:26) A bribery charge against HDFC Bank’s CEO is quashed, decoding the defense with the bank’s lawyers

The Take:

The Indian rupee has crashed close to 96 against the US dollar, raising fears of a currency crisis, capital flight and deeper structural weakness in the Indian economy.

Foreign portfolio investors have pulled nearly $50 billion from Indian equities in 18 months. FDI exits, gold demand, offshore education, foreign travel and overseas investments are adding pressure on India’s forex reserves, rupee stability and investor confidence.

Why are global investors leaving India? Stretched stock market valuations, weak corporate growth expectations, capital gains tax concerns and regulatory uncertainty are hurting India’s appeal. Can New Delhi bring back foreign capital and restore the rupee closer to 84?

Andhra Pradesh is attracting major investments, but India needs a stronger global pitch. India remains resilient, but the rupee crash shows the economy is not invincible.

Markets, The War, Austerity and the Monsoon:

Fuel prices are rising, gold and silver imports face tighter curbs, and foreign exchange pressure is growing. India still has nearly $700 billion in forex reserves, but the Middle East war, oil shock and capital outflows are weighing on markets.

The rupee hit a record low near 96.13 per dollar. Brent crude crossed $109 a barrel. Sensex and Nifty ended lower as investors worried about oil prices, trade deficit, FPI outflows, inflation risks and the West Asia conflict.

There is one positive signal. India’s monsoon may arrive early in Kerala on May 26, helping crops like rice, corn, soybean and sugarcane. But below average rainfall risks remain.

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28 billion in April as crude imports surged. Exports rose strongly, supported by electronics, engineering goods and petroleum shipments.

How has the West Asia War affected Flights?

Air India has suspended Delhi Chicago flights and cut several US routes from June to August. It has already stopped Delhi Washington and Bengaluru and Mumbai to San Francisco services.

Air India and IndiGo face a tough aviation environment as Indian airlines cannot fly over Pakistan. The West Asia war, longer routes, rising fuel costs and global travel disruptions could affect passengers, ticket prices, airline profitability and India US travel.

Aviation and regulatory expert Sanjay Lazar explains what these flight cancellations mean for travellers, Indian airlines and international aviation from India.

Who Defends the CEO for allegations of White Collar Crime?

The Bombay High Court recently quashed a bribery case against HDFC Bank MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan in the Lilavati Trust matter.

The case raises big questions for corporate India. How should a company defend its CEO during white collar crime allegations? How should banks, boards and businesses separate institutional interests from personal allegations?

Chitra Rentala of Trilegal explains the legal, corporate governance, business and boardroom lessons from the HDFC Bank case.

Rupee hits record low as oil shock rattles Indian markets. Govindraj Ethiraj on The Core Report explains FPI outflows, capital flight and forex pressure. Sanjay Lazar breaks down how the West Asia war affected flights, while Chitra Rentala explains who defends the CEO in white collar crime allegations.

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