GENERAL19 Oct 2026
Rupee ends 3 paise lower at 94.92 as foreign outflows weigh
The rupee closed at 94.92 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, October 19, 2026, down 3 paise on provisional figures, ending six sessions of gains. It traded between 94.75 and 94.97 during the day. The fall came with foreign institutional investor outflows, a drop in domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The rupee opened at 94.90, touched a high of 94.75 and a low of 94.97 before settling at 94.92.
- Friday's close was 94.89, which was 10 paise stronger and the sixth straight session of gains.
- In the week ended October 16, the rupee gained about 2%, helped by Reserve Bank of India steps to curb dollar demand in the spot market.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Nothing here needs a filing or a payment. Watch the provisional tag on 94.92 and Friday's 94.89 close, which are the only two comparison points the report gives.
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