Rupee Declines 29 Paise to Close at 95.22 Against U.S. Dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated for the third consecutive session on October 26, 2026, settling provisionally 29 paise lower at 95.22 against the U.S. dollar.

The currency touched an intra-day low of 95.26 after opening at 94.92, pressured by elevated crude oil prices and West Asian geopolitical tensions.

In the domestic equity market, the Sensex climbed 482.92 points to close at 73,606.75 while the Nifty rallied 153.20 points to 22,753.20.