Rupee weakens against Dollar, falls 19 paise to close at 93.10 against U.S. dollar

The rupee weakened to 93.10 due to rising tensions in West Asia and the strengthening of the dollar. The news of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has increased uncertainty in the market, which has affected both oil and currency.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 20 April 2026, 5:09 PM IST

Rupee vs Dollar Today (Image Source: Internet)

New Delhi: Today, the Indian rupee weakened against the dollar and closed at 93.10, down 19 paise. The rupee had strengthened initially, but the situation changed during the day, and it went into loss.

The biggest reason for this decline is the increasing tension in West Asia. The conflict between America and Iran has increased, due to which the news of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz came to light. This route is very important for oil supply; hence, it impacts the economy of the entire world.

As tensions rise, investors turn to safer options, with the dollar coming out on top. Due to this, the demand for dollars increased and the rupee became weak.

Effect of crude oil prices

Fluctuations in oil prices also affect the rupee. Although a slight decline was seen in the price of Brent crude, there remained uncertainty in the market due to tensions. Due to this, the rupee remained under pressure.

There was not much movement in the domestic stock market. There was a slight rise in both Sensex and Nifty, but it did not have much impact on the rupee. Foreign investors did invest in the stock market, but the global situation was more influential.

Experts believe that if tensions between America and Iran persist, the rupee may weaken further. However, positive news like a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may provide some relief.

Overall, the rupee remains under pressure due to global tensions, dollar strength, and oil market uncertainty. In the coming time, the direction of the rupee will be decided based on the international situation.