Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee fell 7 paise to close at 95.68 against the U.S. dollar on August 18, impacted by high crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. On August 17, it had already depreciated 19 paise to 95.61. Traders expect the USD/INR pair to continue facing pressure due to ongoing delays in the U.S.-Iran deal.