The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Wednesday due to Middle East hostilities. Renewed conflict lifted oil prices, impacting risk sentiment across markets. Modest portfolio inflows helped cushion the rupee's downward pressure. Elevated oil prices pose a risk to India's economic growth and inflation. Investors also await U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes later today.

Rupee is expected to open in the 95.14-95.18 range, as per traders, after settling at 94.9675 Tuesday. It had managed a modest reprieve after sustained pressure in recent sessions.

The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Wednesday due to Middle East hostilities. Renewed conflict lifted oil prices, impacting risk sentiment across markets. Modest portfolio…

MUMBAI: The rupee dropped 0.6% against the US dollar to 95.56, hitting its weakest level in nearly a month and falling 59 paise from Tuesday's 94.97, as rising crude oil prices…

The Indian rupee closed stronger on Thursday, supported by central bank intervention. Lower oil prices also helped soothe Indian equities and bonds during trading. Asian…