3 Things Rupee's sharp fall, teen mental health crisis, and Tharoor refuses an award
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Dec 11, 2025 Udit Mishra, an economics journalist, delves into the alarming drop of the Indian rupee, exploring its drivers like tariffs and trade uncertainty. He cautions about the limited benefits of a weaker rupee for exports. Vidheesha Kuntamalla, a reporter focused on education and mental health, shines a light on the growing mental health crisis among teenagers, highlighting issues such as screen time and the pressures stemming from post-pandemic life. They also touch on Shashi Tharoor's controversial refusal of an award.
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Unusual Sharp Fall Of The Rupee
- The rupee's recent sharp fall is notable because it weakened quickly while the dollar itself was weakening.
- Udit Mishra links this to tariffs, trade uncertainty with the US, and falling foreign capital into India.
Trade Tensions And Capital Outflows
- Higher tariffs and an unfinished India-US trade deal raised demand for dollars and reduced demand for the rupee.
- Udit Mishra also notes Indian firms are investing abroad, turning net FDI negative and worsening capital outflows.
Weaker Rupee Isn’t Simple Export Cure
- A weaker rupee does not automatically boost Indian exports because many exports depend on imported inputs.
- Udit Mishra warns the net effect can be ambiguous for sectors like gems and jewellery.