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Another day, another low: Rupee slips past 93 a dollar, for the first time ever

The price of crude oil, which has shot up since the outbreak of the war, continues to play havoc with the currency. On Friday, the rupee slipped to a closing low of 93.7075, marking a loss of over ₹1.07 from Thursday's close of 92.6350.

Mar 20, 2026 &03372020202631; 13:37 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 4/5

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Neutral impact

Sentiment score: 0/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Rule-based L2: NEUTRAL signal from Livemint

AI CONFIDENCE

58% Moderate

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

High volatility expected

Another day, another low: Rupee slips past 93 a dollar, for the first time ever

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

No clear directional signal

Analysis generated on Mar 21, 2026 at 15:37 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Another day, another low: Rupee slips past 93 a dollar, for the first time ever

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