{
  "id": 10818120,
  "title": "Rupee breaches 96 per dollar as oil surge stokes pressure; RBI intervention limits fall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/rupee-breaches-96-per-dollar-as-oil-surge-stokes-pressure-rbi",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/forex-news/rupee-breaches-96-per-dollar-as-oil-surge-stokes-pressure-rbi-intervention-limits-fall/articleshow/134565213.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian rupee reached a record high of 96 per US dollar on Tuesday, marking its first time surpassing that level since mid-July. However, the central bank's intervention kept the currency from falling further, closing the trading day almost unchanged at 95.98 per dollar. The rupee opened weaker at 96.05, but the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) continuous support helped it recover to 95.95 before settling at 95.98.\n\nThe surge in crude oil prices has fueled concerns over imported inflation, adding pressure to the already weakened rupee. The firm dollar index, which has risen alongside the rise in crude prices, intensified the local currency's plight. Senior DBS Bank economist Radhika Rao noted that the RBI's persistent intervention thwarted the rupee's attempts to decisively break above the 96 mark, but the upward pressure remained relentless due to external triggers.\n\nForeign exchange reserves dwindled by $14.9 billion in the week ending September 18, highlighting the extent of regulatory intervention. Forex consultant KN Dey expects the rupee to bounce back to the 95.98 level from its low of 96.15 and potentially gain further in the near future. However, economists and market participants are more inclined to anticipate a gradual depreciation over a one-year timeframe. The rupee had previously hit a record low of 96.96 against the dollar in late May, triggering the RBI to announce measures to attract foreign funds. Since early June, Indian banks have secured $144 billion through dedicated channels, with $133 billion coming from foreign currency non-resident bank (FCNR-B) deposits.",
  "summary": "The Indian rupee breached the 96-per-dollar mark for the first time since July as surging crude oil prices and a firm dollar weighed on the currency. RBI intervention helped the rupee recover and close at 95.98, but economists expect gradual depreciation over the longer term amid persistent external pressures.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}