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Indian rupee slides to all-time low as Iran war keeps oil prices elevated

The rupee touched 96.18 per dollar, extending its decline to 5.5% since the conflict began in February.

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Mumbai: The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low on Monday as stubbornly high energy prices due to the Iran war sent global bond yields soaring, denting risk appetite and deepening economic headwinds confronting the world’s third-largest crude importer.

The rupee fell to 96.18 per dollar, down 0.2% on the day and eclipsing its previous all-time of 96.1350.

The currency is Asia’s worst performer so far in 2026, and has declined 5.5% since the Iran war erupted on February 28. The currency’s decline on Monday marks a fifth consecutive session in which it has hit a record low.

(Reporting by Jaspreet Kalra; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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