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Rupee Slips to ₹95.68 as Brent Crude Tops $91, Impacting Indian Markets

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The Indian rupee is facing pressure again as Brent crude oil prices rise above $91, affecting imports and dollar demand. On August 18, 2026, the rupee opened at around ₹95.68 against the US dollar, a drop of 7 paise from the previous day's closing price of ₹95.61.

The currency later slipped to ₹95.6750, indicating its weakness. This trend is impacting broader areas, including stocks and gold, which are facing pressure due to oil prices and geopolitical risks.

A weaker INR could lift BTC/INR values, but a falling BTC/USD would offset this benefit, creating mixed implications for Bitcoin pricing and adoption in India.

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