Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee fell 2 paise to close at 95.76 against the U.S. dollar on August 19, 2026, pressured by a sharp decline in domestic equity markets. Forex traders noted that rising global crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia contributed to this decline, although the Reserve Bank of India and foreign fund inflows provided some support.