{
  "id": 18065568,
  "title": "India rupee's recovery may find fresh legs from equity flows, dollar weakness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/india-rupees-recovery-may-find-fresh-legs-from-equity-flows-dollar-18065568",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-04T03:08:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447349/india-rupees-recovery-may-find-fresh-legs-from-equity-flows-dollar-weakness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Indian rupee's recovery on Wednesday is anticipated to gain traction from a surge in equity inflows and a decline in the dollar, following US election results that suggest momentum for the Democratic Party, traders said. The rupee opened around 94.70 on Wednesday, up from 94.74 the previous day. The dollar index fell 0.3%, while US equity futures and Treasuries experienced declines as investors positioned their bets for a favorable Democratic outcome in the midterm elections. Prediction market Kalshi now gives a 100% probability of the Democratic Party gaining control of the House and a 99% likelihood of securing a Senate majority, hinting at a near certainty of a shift in control of both chambers of Congress. While US midterm results are not expected to bring about structural changes in foreign exchange, the dollar may face short-term pressure if Democrats secure both the House and the Senate, said analysts at ING Bank. Concerns over stricter regulation under a Democratic-controlled Congress could negatively impact AI stocks, and recent market movements have illustrated how such worries could influence the dollar. Asian currencies experienced a subdued response, while regional equities extended their losses, mirroring declines in US equity futures. Indian shares found buyers as recent weakness in the AI-led trade provided support. Indian equities have been underperforming over the past few months, partly due to capital flowing into other markets to capitalize on AI-related opportunities. The recent drop in AI shares appears to have spurred a rotation towards India, with the country's equities rallying 5% in the last four sessions. Foreign investors injected more than $700 million into Indian equities on Tuesday, bringing purchases over the past three sessions to approximately $1.5 billion. The prospect of India possibly reducing or eliminating the long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors has further stimulated buying interest.",
  "summary": "MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s ongoing recovery will draw support on Wednesday from a revival in equity inflows and a dip in the dollar amid US election results indicating momentum for the Democratic Party. The Indian rupee was likely to open around 94.70, according to traders, after settling at 94.74 on Tuesday. The dollar index slipped 0.3% , while US equity futures and Treasuries fell amid…",
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}