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Indian Rupee exchange rate fluctuations

3 entries over 47 days, from 3 July 2026 to 18 August 2026.

01
3 July

Rupee exchange rate performance

  • The Indian rupee depreciated by 19 paise to close at 95.35 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday.
  • The currency opened at 94.95 and fluctuated within a range of 94.90 to 95.42 during the session.
  • The previous day's trading saw a depreciation of 60 paise, closing at 95.16 against the U.S. dollar.
  • Downward pressure on the rupee was driven by robust demand for the U.S. dollar from importers and corporate hedgers.
  • Easing crude oil prices provided some support to the rupee, but this was insufficient to offset the demand-side pressures.
02
7 July

Rupee depreciation against U.S. dollar

  • The Indian rupee depreciated by 25 paise against the U.S. dollar, closing at 95.43.
  • The currency traded within a daily range of 95.22 to 95.48.
  • The depreciation is attributed to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar (greenback) in global markets.
  • The trend of rupee weakening is consistent with broader pressures affecting emerging market currencies.
03
18 August

Rupee depreciation against U.S. dollar

  • The Indian Rupee depreciated by 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar.
  • Key factors contributing to the depreciation include weak domestic equity markets and rising global crude oil prices.
  • Geopolitical factors impacting the currency include the delay in the U.S.-Iran deal.
  • The USD/INR pair is currently experiencing a negative bias due to broader dollar strength.
  • Intraday trading for the rupee occurred within the range of 95.49 to 95.68.

Questions from this story

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  1. Analyze the impact of rising global crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties on the stability of the Indian Rupee in the foreign exchange market. 150 words · 18 August
  2. Analyze the structural factors contributing to the volatility of the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar and discuss the implications of currency depreciation for India's macroeconomic stability. 150 words · 7 July
  3. Analyze the factors influencing the volatility of the Indian rupee in the foreign exchange market. How do global commodity prices and corporate demand impact exchange rate stability? 150 words · 3 July