Rupee Hits One-Week Low on Rising Oil Prices

The Indian rupee slipped to a one-week low as surging oil prices impacted regional currencies. State-run bank dollar sales curbed deeper losses, keeping the currency near the 96 per dollar level.

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A man counts Indian currency notes at a roadside currency exchange stall in the old quarters of Delhi, India, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

India's rupee dropped to a one-week low on Monday afternoon as Brent Crude Oil surged nearly 4% to $108.2 per barrel. The currency fell 0.2% to settle at 95.9825 per dollar. State-run banks intervened with dollar sales to cap losses.

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