Rupee falls 6 paise to 90.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee declines 6 paise to 90.62 against the dollar amid geopolitical tensions and fresh trade deal concerns.

The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 90.62 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) as geopolitical tensions and dollar demand from importers weighed on investor sentiments.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.56 against the U.S. dollar, then lost some ground to touch 90.62, registering a loss of 6 paise over its previous close.

In the initial trade, the rupee also touched 90.46 against the American currency.

On Tuesday (February 10, 2026), the rupee pared initial losses and settled on a positive note, higher by 10 paise at 90.56 against the US dollar.

Forex traders said that while markets initially welcomed the India-US trade deal, fresh concerns have emerged after the White House released its fact sheet.

The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products.