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As economists and analysts debated the reasons behind the Rupee’s record fall, an old post by Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has cropped up on social media.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s tweet dates back to 2013. (Representative Image)
The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh record low of 91.14 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, December 16. It has triggered concern across markets and sparked a wave of reactions online. As economists and analysts debated the reasons behind the fall, an old post by Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has resurfaced and is now going viral once again.
The tweet dates back to 2013, a year when the rupee had also hit an all-time low and drew widespread attention and anxiety similar to today’s circumstances. Over a decade later, the post feels unexpectedly relevant.
Taking a humorous yet philosophical tone, the leg spin bowler had written on X (then Twitter), “Whenever you feel you are low in life, remember that somewhere in the world there is a rupee, which is ‘all time low’ on a regular basis =D =)).”
Whenever u feel u are low in life, remember that somewhere in the world there is a rupee, which is “all time low” on a regular basis =D =))— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) June 24, 2013
While meant as a dig back then (and perhaps even today), the line goes beyond humour and reminds people that ups and downs are part of life.
Rupee Weakens As Dollar Pressure Grows
Even on Wednesday, December 17, the Indian rupee remained under heavy pressure as it opened at 91.08 against the US dollar. The currency slipped about 0.05 per cent from its previous close. This shows the continued nervousness in the market amid global uncertainty and persistent foreign fund outflows.
But despite the weak start, the rupee managed to bounce back in early trade. After hitting the record low at the open, the currency staged a sharp recovery and was trading at 90.15 by 9:40 AM, according to data from the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL).
According to market experts, uncertainty around global trade discussions and steady selling by foreign investors have kept pressure on the rupee. “Uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations and sustained selling by foreign investors continue to weigh on sentiment, keeping firm pressure on the currency,” said Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex Advisors. He added that the US dollar is also facing pressure and any positive news on trade talks could help improve confidence and support the rupee.
Rupee Worst Performer In Asia
Even with the intraday recovery, the broader picture remains grim. So far this year, the rupee has turned out to be the worst-performing currency in Asia with a year-to-date fall of 5.97 per cent.
In comparison, other Asian currencies have seen smaller declines such as the Indonesian rupiah at 3.53 per cent, the Philippine peso at 1.37 per cent, the South Korean won at 0.56 per cent and the Hong Kong dollar at 0.13 per cent.
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December 17, 2025, 11:22 IST
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