Rupee falls 62 paise to close at 96.30 against U.S. dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated by 62 paise to close at 96.30 against the U.S. dollar on July 14, 2026, pressured by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The decline was further exacerbated by a widening trade deficit and a significant sell-off in the domestic equity markets.
Why it matters
The weakening rupee increases the cost of essential imports like crude oil, which can fuel domestic inflation and impact India's overall macroeconomic stability.
The rupee depreciated 62 paise to close at 96.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), amid a surge in crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical concerns.
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