Indian Rupee Depreciates to 96.1650 Against US Dollar in Late September 2026
The Indian Rupee (INR) experienced a significant depreciation against the US Dollar (USD) in September 2026, particularly towards the end of the month. On September 29, 2026, the USD/INR exchange rate reached 96.1650, marking a 0.22% increase from the previous session. This movement saw the Rupee breach the 96-per-dollar level for the first time in two months, trading around 96.13. The Rupee also touched 96.20 against the USD on September 28, 2026, its lowest point since July 2026. The largest single-day decline was a 0.507% decrease on September 28, 2026.
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What Happened
The Indian Rupee (INR) depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) in September 2026, reaching 96.1650 on September 29, 2026. This represented a 0.22% increase from the prior session and marked the first time in two months the Rupee traded above 96 per dollar, settling around 96.13. On September 28, 2026, the Rupee touched 96.20 against the USD, its lowest point since July 2026, experiencing a 0.507% single-day decline.
This weakening trend was observed throughout September 2026, intensifying in the latter half of the month. The depreciation was influenced by rising US Treasury yields and elevated crude oil prices.
Key Facts
- The Indian Rupee reached 96.1650 against the US Dollar on September 29, 2026.From research
- This marked a 0.22% increase in the USD/INR exchange rate from the previous session.From research
- The Rupee breached the 96-per-dollar level for the first time in two months.From research
- On September 28, 2026, the Rupee touched 96.20 against the USD, its lowest point since July 2026.From research
- The largest single-day decline was a 0.507% decrease on September 28, 2026.From research
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reference rate for the Rupee was 95.968 USD/INR on September 28, 2026.From research
- The depreciation was influenced by rising US Treasury yields and elevated crude oil prices.From research
The Timeline12
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15 Sept
- TOIThe Times of IndiaRupee falls 0.4% to 95.96 against dollar, sharpest single-day drop in two months
16 Sept
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- DHDeccan HeraldRupee rises 20 paise to close at 95.58 against US dollar
23 Sept
- DHDeccan HeraldRupee falls 12 paise to close at 95.74 against US dollar
25 Sept
- TOIThe Times of IndiaRupee falls 26p to 95.99 against dollar amid crude oil spike
28 Sept
29 Sept
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- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried1 of 10
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