The rupee gained 35 paise against the dollar over the past week as foreign portfolio inflows returned, with net inflows of $446 million according to NSDL data, though net outflows for October still total about $4.3 billion. Brent crude, trading around $112 per barrel, has risen nearly 14% in October and climbed since July, remaining a key headwind for India, which depends on crude imports. The rupee is trading at 94.93 after facing selling pressure near 94.80, with resistance at 94.50 and 94.20 and support at 95.80, below which it could fall to 96.25. The dollar index has eased from a high of 102.95 to 101.90, but the outlook says it is highly likely to resume its rally. Overall, the rupee could recover toward 94.50-94.20 in the near term, but the broader bias remains bearish.
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Original headline: Weekly Rupee View : Indian rupee recovery faces crude oil and dollar headwinds
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| Market | Currencies |
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| Close on 10/19/2026 | 101.98 |
| Change that session | +0.20% |
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