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Rupee settles flat at 95.71 against US dollar as geopolitical tensions weigh
The rupee settled nearly flat at 95.71 against the US dollar on Friday after paring early gains. While a weaker dollar and positive domestic market sentiment offered support, geopolitical tensions and crude oil concerns limited the currency’s rise
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- Why it matters
- A weaker rupee raises import costs for Indian businesses and consumers buying foreign goods, while geopolitical tensions and oil price swings create competing pressures on the currency.
- Most affected
- Indian importers and consumers — Higher costs for foreign goods if rupee weakens further from current levels.
- Likely next
- Whether the rupee moves past 95.71 in coming sessions and how crude oil prices respond to geopolitical developments.