Rupee settles almost flat at 95.73 against US dollar

The rupee stayed almost flat, ending just 1 paisa higher at 95.73 against the US dollar on Wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in West Asia kept markets on edge.

Aug 20, 2026 - 01:13
Rupee settles almost flat at 95.73 against US dollar

The rupee stayed almost flat, ending just 1 paisa higher at 95.73 against the US dollar on Wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in West Asia kept markets on edge.

Unabated selling in domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, while RBI intervention and foreign fund inflows lent support, according to forex traders.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.72 and traded in a narrow range of 95.72-95.76. It ended the session at 95.73, up 1 paisa from its previous close.