Why? The new symbol does not have any base. The upper portion is heavier than the lower portion and seems like loosing balance (think about an inverted pyramid). The letter R has two legs to stand on and the new symbol has just lost one (oops). How are you going to showcase the growing influence of Indian Economy in the global arena without a leg! The designer must have been thinking about the poverty level of India while designing it.
Here is a fast study…
