GENERAL29 Sept 2026
Rupee declines to 96.14/$ on rising oil prices, portfolio outflows
The rupee slipped past 96 per dollar on Tuesday to a two-month low of 96.1475, as Brent crude rose 2% to $107.4. Costlier oil and foreign selling hurt sentiment, with overseas investors net selling $3.7 billion in September. If you import goods or pay foreign invoices, your rupee cost just went up. So review your import costs and watch the Reserve Bank of India's October policy meeting.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The rupee fell to a two-month low of 96.1475 per dollar before trimming losses, likely due to intervention by the Reserve Bank of India.
- Brent oil prices rose 2% to $107.4 per barrel on lingering worry about Middle East supply disruption from the US-Iran conflict.
- Overseas investors net sold $3.7 billion of Indian stocks and bonds in September, taking the year-to-date outflow to $19.6 billion.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business pays foreign invoices or buys imported goods, check how the weaker rupee affects your costs this month. You may want to speak to your advisor about currency hedging options, since the rupee level can keep moving either way.
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