The rupee fell to an all-time low of 61.21 per dollar, forcing the Reserve Bank of India to intervene to stabilise the currency.
Most immediately, he pledged to move slowly if needed in winding down an oil window that provides dollars directly to state-run oil companies
The central bank measures though are also taking a toll on the banking sector, which is heavily reliant on short-term money markets for capital.
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