Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee depreciated to 95.22 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Despite potential intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, the currency continues to face volatility.
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Currency fluctuations impact inflation and the cost of imports, serving as a key indicator of economic health for emerging markets.
Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade left Forex traders said the Indian currency showed some recovery on likely intervention by the RBI, but failed to withstand pressure from foreign fund outflows. File image Getty Images Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7ebyaf/article71629938.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/istockphoto-842166600-612x612.jpg umesh chandra Downward growth arrow 3d rupee symbol sign. Economic recession concept Indian currency sign. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.17 and pared some losses to touch 95.11 but soon lost ground to trade at 95.22 against the greenback, lower by 7 paise from its previous close Mumbai The rupee remained volatile and depreciated 7 paise to 95.22 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), weighed down by elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and a stronger greenback ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision.
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