Rupee settles on flat note, up 2 paise at 95.20 against U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee remained largely flat against the U.S. dollar, closing at 95.20 amid geopolitical uncertainty regarding Iran and Oman. Market sentiment was further dampened by a drop in domestic equity indices and rising crude oil concerns.
Why it matters
Currency fluctuations and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz directly impact global oil prices and emerging market economic stability.
The rupee settled on a flat note on Friday (August 7, 2026), higher by just 2 paise at 95.22 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, on heightened risk aversion due to fragile negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets due to uncertainty on the deal between Iran and Oman and an overnight jump in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiments.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.27 against the greenback and traded in a range of 95.19-95.28 during the session. It eventually settled at 95.20 (provisional), higher by 2 paise from its previous close.
On Thursday (August 6, 2026), the rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 95.22 against the U.S. dollar.
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