Rupee settles eight paise lower at 96.33 against U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee depreciated for the fourth consecutive day, settling at 96.33 against the U.S. dollar. The decline is attributed to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and foreign institutional investor outflows.
Why it matters
Currency fluctuations impact India's import costs and inflation, making this a critical indicator for the country's macroeconomic stability.
The rupee depreciated for the fourth straight day, shedding 8 paise to settle at 96.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar amid volatility in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the West Asia crisis intensified.
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