Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Outlook
Analysts monitor the 92.50 level for potential RBI intervention.
Renewed Pressure
Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82; Moody's issues warning on energy dependence.
Brief Recovery
Currency recovers 41 paise to settle at 91.64 as markets temporarily stabilize.
Initial Slide
Rupee begins sharp decline, losing 97 paise over two sessions due to Middle East tensions.
The Indian Rupee depreciated by 12 paise to reach a record closing low of 92.40 against the US Dollar, driven by persistent capital outflows and a strengthening greenback. This milestone reflects intensifying volatility in emerging market currencies as global macroeconomic pressures and elevated crude prices weigh on domestic sentiment.
The Indian rupee depreciated 18 paise to close at 91.82 against the US dollar, driven by surging crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East. While a temporary 30-day US waiver on Russian oil imports provided a buffer, analysts warn of a potential breach of the 92.50 level.
The Indian Rupee weakened by 6 paise to settle at 90.95 against the U.S. Dollar on February 24, 2026. This move reflects a broader trend of emerging market currency depreciation driven by a resilient greenback and shifting global capital flows.
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