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Rupee's Regional Rout: India Unit Trails 10% Against Pakistan, Bangladesh Currencies
The historic decline has been triggered by a combination of elevated crude, firm US yields and persistent dollar demand.
INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
IT stocks led by Coforge, Persistent gain up to 12% in two sessions; Here's why they are in news
Weakness in the currency provides a margin tailwind to these IT companies, who get most of their revenue from the North American Market in the US Dollar and other currencies, whereas most of their fixed costs are in the local currency.
Benchmarks decline after two-day surge; Nifty slips below 23,650
Sentiment remained cautious due to the weakening rupee, which slipped past the Rs 96-per-dollar mark. Elevated crude oil prices, inflationary pressures, and persistent geopolitical tensions also weighed on markets.
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepen
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low, driven by high oil prices and portfolio outflows straining the economy. Policymakers are considering tax reductions for foreign investors on bonds to attract dollar inflows. Persistent balance of payments deficits and rising wholesale inflation signal ongoing rupee weakness.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
AI wave exposes ‘structural cracks’ in Indian IT; Envision Capital’s Nilesh Shah warns of slow pivot
Nilesh Shah and Sumeet Jain warn AI is exposing structural weaknesses in India's IT services, favoring firms like Persistent Systems and Coforge with stronger AI driven growth
Why gold, silver are falling despite persistent global tensions
Gold and silver dip as a stronger US dollar and rising yields offset safe haven demand from US Iran tensions, complicating inflation and rate outlooks.
Rupee edges lower against dollar amid oil strength, equity outflows
The Indian rupee opened at 92.42 per US dollar on March 18, weakening by 5 paise from the previous close. Persistent pressure from higher crude oil prices and capital outflows weighed on the currency.
Commodity Corner: Oil slides, precious metals extend losses amid strong dollar
Gold and other precious metals remained under pressure due to a stronger U.S. dollar and persistent hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve.