Rupee falls 31 paise to 92.32 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
Rupee declines 31 paise to 92.32 against the U.S. dollar, impacted by FII outflows and rising crude oil prices.
The rupee depreciated 31 paise to 92.32 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (March 12, 2026), pressured by FII outflows, rising global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the conflict in West Asia showed no signs of relenting.
A weak start to the session at the domestic equity markets further weighed on the local unit, according to traders.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.25 against the U.S. dollar and slipped further to 92.32, down 31 paise from its previous close.
The local unit declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 11, 2026).
"Escalations of attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on neighbouring countries pushed oil prices higher and the risk-off sentiment was supporting the dollar as a safe haven asset with prices of gold, along with silver, also falling," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said.
"The Reserve Bank was protecting 92.00 levels yesterday (Wednesday) and may protect 92.30 levels today but the trend of the rupee still seems weak," he added.
Rupee falls 16 paise to 92.01 against the dollar amid FII outflows and weak domestic market sentiments.
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