Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Indian Rupee Ends Lower at 95.96 Against Dollar
The Indian rupee became slightly weaker against the US dollar on Friday.
It ended the day at 95.96 rupees for one dollar.
The rupee initially improved and reached 95.71.
Later, it lost those gains as the dollar became stronger.
High crude oil prices also put pressure on the rupee.
Stronger Indian share markets and money flowing into Indian investments helped limit the decline.
The dollar index rose during the day.
Foreign investors bought more Indian shares than they sold.
The rupee fell 7 paise to close at 95.96 against the US dollar on Friday.
It opened at 95.75 and reached an intraday high of 95.71 before closing at its day’s low.
A stronger dollar and elevated crude oil prices pressured the Indian currency.
Positive domestic equity markets and foreign exchange inflows limited the rupee’s losses.
Foreign Institutional Investors recorded a net equity investment of ₹599.54 crore on Friday.
- Who
- The Indian rupee, the US dollar, domestic investors, and Foreign Institutional Investors were involved.
- What
- The rupee declined 7 paise to close at 95.96 against the US dollar.
- When
- Friday, September 19, 2026.
- Where
- At the interbank foreign exchange market in India.
- Why
- A stronger US dollar and high crude oil prices pressured the rupee, while positive domestic equities and forex inflows limited its losses.
- Closing exchange rate
- ₹95.96 per US dollar
- Daily movement
- The rupee fell 7 paise
- Opening rate
- ₹95.75 per US dollar
- Intraday high
- ₹95.71 per US dollar
- Dollar Index
- 100.39, up 0.24%
- Brent crude
- $104.60 per barrel, down 0.19%
- Foreign investor flows
- Net equity inflow of ₹599.54 crore
- Analyst forecast range
- USD-INR spot expected between ₹95.65 and ₹96.15