<h1>Indian Finance Minister Attributes Rupee Depreciation to Global Economic Uncertainty and Rising US Dollar Index</h1> The Indian Finance Minister stated that the rupee, along with other Asian currencies, has depreciated against the US dollar due to global macroeconomic uncertainty. During a discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26, she highlighted that factors such as the dollar's movement, capital flows, interest rates, crude prices, and the current account deficit influence the rupee's value. The US Dollar Index rose by 6.5% from October 2024 to January 2025, causing significant depreciation in major Asian and G10 currencies. The government and the Reserve Bank of India are taking measures to stabilize the rupee and support domestic companies.