Rupee falls 47 paise to close at 95.73 against U.S. dollar
The rupee fell by 47 paise to close at 95.73 against the U.S. dollar, influenced by geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices. Forex traders noted that a strong U.S. dollar and weak domestic markets contributed to this depreciation. Analysts expect the rupee to remain under pressure due to uncertainties in West Asia and fluctuations in oil prices.
- ▪The rupee closed at 95.73 against the U.S. dollar, down 47 paise from the previous day.
- ▪Geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices are impacting the rupee's value.
- ▪The dollar index was trading at 99.05, indicating a strong U.S. dollar.
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The rupee depreciated 47 paise to close at 95.73 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), on renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a rise in crude oil prices.Forex traders said a strong U.S. dollar and weak domestic markets also pressured the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.43 against the U.S. dollar, and touched an intra-day high of 95.33 and a low of 95.76 against the American currency.At the end of Tuesday's (May 26) close, the rupee was quoted at 95.73 (provisional), down 47 paise from its previous closing. On Monday (May ), the rupee gained 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the U.S.
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