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Indian rupee hits record low of 96.60 against US dollar amid global tensions
Updated On: 19 May, 2026 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian rupee hit a record intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 on May 19. Rising crude oil prices, foreign capital outflows, a stronger dollar, and global geopolitical tensions continue to pressure the currency, making it Asia’s worst performer in 2026

Indian rupee depreciates sharply against US dollar (Representational image)
The Indian rupee, amid the concerning global situation, slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, May 19.
As reported by news agency PTI, the rupee on Tuesday was again weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion.
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