The rupee touched a low of 76.83 to the US dollar on 21 April and it is expected to remain weak on the back of the economic consequences of the covid-19 pandemic. A weakening rupee directly affects certain expenses such an education or healthcare planned abroad or the purchase of gold for a specific event like a wedding. A depreciation in the rupee pushes up the cost, in rupee terms, while an appreciation brings it down. This can affect the value of these goals.
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