Indian Rupee Plummets to 92.20 Against US Dollar: Market Uncertainty Triggers Massive Outflows
The Indian rupee plunged to 92.20 against the US dollar on Thursday, March 13, 2026, as deepening global economic disorder and investor uncertainty triggered significant capital flight from Indian markets. This sharp depreciation reflects eroding confidence in the currency amid sustained outflows and heightened volatility across emerging markets.
INR Falls To 92.20 Against The US Dollar
The Indian rupee has been undergoing various transformations this past year. The Indian currency has fallen to an all-time low of 92.01 against the US dollar, triggered by growing FII outflows and oil price spikes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Per the latest report by The Hindu, weak FII outflows and domestic market sentiment also weighed in on the INR, triggering a sharp plunge against the US dollar at press time. INR is currently trading at 92.20
“The rupee declined on weak domestic markets and overnight recovery in crude oil prices. Risk-off sentiments in the global markets and FII outflows may continue to weigh on the rupee. Markets will also watch out for geopolitical developments in West Asia. Traders may take cues from CPI data from the U.S. USD-INR spot price is expected to trade in the range of 91.70-92.40, “Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Mirae Asset ShareKhan, said.
BREAKING: India's rupee falls to new record low against the US Dollar, now trading at 92.5.
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