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Indian Rupee Plunges to Record Low Against US Dollar

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 06:51 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 06:51 | 1 source | 1 article
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The Indian Rupee has fallen to a record low against the US dollar, surpassing 93 INR per USD. This decline is largely attributed to the surge in crude oil prices, which significantly impacts India's import bill as it is a major oil importer. The weakening Rupee can lead to increased inflation and potentially affect economic growth.

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India Rupee Drops Past 93 to Dollar to Record Amid Crude Swings Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg Subhadip Sircar 20 mar. 2026, 06:51 (13 hours ago)

India Rupee Drops Past 93 to Dollar to Record Amid Crude Swings

India’s rupee weakened past 93 per dollar to a fresh low, as prospects of a prolonged Middle East conflict raise concerns over a widening current-account gap.

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