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Rupee may come under pressure as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

The Indian unit closed Friday at 92.93/$ compared to the previous close of 93.20/$, gaining 0.3per cent

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Rupee may weaken this week amid high oil prices and Hormuz tensions...

Anjali Kumari | Mumbai
2 min read | Last Updated: Apr 19 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

The rupee is expected to remain under pressure this week due to rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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