Rupee Strengthens Amid Dollar Inflows and Exporter Activity The Indian rupee surged to 85.50 against the U.S. dollar, marking a significant recovery for 2025. Persistent dollar inflows, corporate profit repatriation, and foreign bank activity contributed to the gains. The currency is up 2.1% this month, outperforming its Asian peers. Exporters and reduced RBI intervention also supported the rally.12