MUMBAI, Dec. 15 -- The rupee on Monday (December 15, 2025) crashed to its lowest-ever level of 90.80 before settling at a fresh all-time low of 90.74 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, registering a loss of 25 paise over its previous close, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-U.S. trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.

Forex traders said prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by strong U.S. dollar demand from importers, further dented investor sentiment.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the U.S. dollar, then lost ground and fell to a record intra-day low of 90.80, registering a 31-paise decline from its previous close.

At the end of trade on Monday (December 15, 2025), ...