Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Rupee rises 5 paise against US dollar
The Indian rupee became stronger by 5 paise against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday.
This happened because the US dollar was weaker, oil prices were lower, and foreign investors were buying Indian stocks.
The rupee has been strong for four days in a row.
The dollar index, which shows how strong the US dollar is against other currencies, was down by 0.12%.
Oil prices went up because of fighting between the US and Iran, but the US stopped all the missiles Iran launched.
In India, the stock market went up, with the Sensex and Nifty both rising.
Foreign investors bought stocks worth ₹755.33 crore.
The rupee appreciated by 5 paise to 95.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday.
The rupee's strength was supported by a weak American currency, lower crude oil prices, and positive domestic equity market sentiment.
The dollar index was trading down 0.12% at 101.14 ahead of the Federal Reserve monetary policy announcements.
Brent crude futures were trading higher but remained lower at $87.68 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions.
The Sensex and Nifty both rose, with foreign institutional investors purchasing equities worth ₹755.33 crore.
- Who
- Indian currency traders, foreign institutional investors
- What
- Rupee appreciated by 5 paise against the US dollar
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a weak American currency, lower crude oil prices, and positive domestic equity market sentiment
Positive Market Sentiment
Geopolitical Tensions
Market Performance
Positive Market Sentiment
The rupee appreciated due to positive domestic equity market sentiment and foreign institutional investment.
Geopolitical Tensions
Crude oil prices rose due to geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting the rupee's stability.
- Rupee Value
- 95.77 against the US dollar
- Previous Close
- 95.82
- Dollar Index
- 101.14
- Brent Crude Futures
- $87.68 per barrel
- Sensex
- 77,448.49
- Nifty
- 24,172.20
- Foreign Institutional Investors
- ₹755.33 crore