Rupee hits record low of 96.96 amid rising oil prices
The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.96 against the US dollar, declining 6% since late February due to rising oil prices and significant foreign capital outflows exceeding $22 billion. This situation raises concerns over India's import costs and external finances.
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- against the US
- 96.96
- since the escalation
- 6% decline
- crude surging
- 50%
- from equities
- $22 billion
The Indian rupee fell to 96.96 against the US dollar, marking a 6% decline since the escalation of the Iran conflict in late February. This drop follows stalled US-Iran peace talks, which have kept crude oil prices elevated, with Brent crude surging over 50%.
Higher oil prices and weak capital inflows are straining India's external finances, as foreign investors have withdrawn over $22 billion from equities and bonds since the conflict began. A weaker rupee raises import costs while potentially benefiting exports, but ongoing depreciation may dampen investor sentiment.
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