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The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level in over a month, driven down by rising oil prices and an increase in India's merchandise trade deficit in June.
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Who
Indian central bank
What
The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level in over a month, driven down by rising oil prices and an increase in India's merchandise trade deficit in June.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:56:00 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
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Why
Rising oil prices amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, coupled with an increase in India's merchandise trade deficit, raised concerns about persistent inflation.
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The decline in the Indian rupee to a monthly low signals potential inflationary pressures and may necessitate interest rate hikes. The central bank's intervention mitigated further losses.
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