GENERAL30 Sept 2026
Rupee steadies near 96/$ as outflows weigh, RBI intervention cushions
The rupee stayed near 96 per dollar on Wednesday, closing little changed as foreign investors sold Indian shares. That outflow pushed dollar demand up, but state-run banks sold dollars to cushion the fall. The rupee is down about 0.8% this month and 1.3% this quarter. If you import goods or pay overseas bills, expect slightly higher costs, so plan payments early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The rupee was at 95.97 per dollar, almost unchanged from its previous close of 95.98.
- Overseas investors sold Indian shares worth 99.8 billion rupees on Tuesday, their biggest outflow in about four months.
- State-run banks sold dollars after the market opened, helping the Reserve Bank of India support the currency.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business pays for imports or foreign services, review your upcoming dollar payments and consider settling them earlier instead of waiting, since the rupee is weakening. Do check with your CA before locking in any large currency decision.
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