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Rupee at record low: Don’t ignore international investing for hedging currency risk

Mint Money Rupee at record low: Don’t ignore international investing for hedging currency risk Jash Kriplani 6 min read 07 Dec 2025, 04:33 pm IST The Indian rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency this year, hitting 90 to a dollar. (Reuters) Summary With traditional domestic mutual funds reaching overseas investment caps, this guide explores alternative routes, including Gift City funds, foreign brokerage platforms, and global mutual funds, to help build a robust international portfolio. Gift this article This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.

Rupee at record low: Don’t ignore international investing for hedging currency risk

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  • Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
  • Subscribe now With the rupee slipping to a record low of ₹90 against the dollar, the need to hedge your investment portfolio against currency depreciation is back in focus.
  • This matters even more today, as Indians spend increasingly in foreign currency — on overseas vacations, education and other big-ticket needs.
  • While the rupee has depreciated 5% against the dollar, it has historically depreciated 2.5-3% annually.
  • Global diversification benefits from rupee depreciation, as a weakening rupee enhances the value of returns earned abroad.
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