# Rupee opens at 95.36, RBI intervention curbs fall 2026-08-13T08:01:59+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Indian rupee opened at 95.36 against the US dollar on Thursday, down 3 paise from the previous close, as persistent dollar demand from hedgers weighed. Reserve Bank of India intervention, including dollar sales through state-run banks, kept the currency within narrow bounds. The rupee closed at 95.44, down 0.1%, according to The Hindu Business Line. Domestic retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, within RBI’s target range. Foreign inflows of nearly $1.8 billion in equities and $210 million in bonds provided some support. However, uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, elevated US Treasury yields near 4.65%, and a wide merchandise trade deficit of $31.98 billion in July continue to pressure the currency. ## Coverage - livemint.com - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: crude oil prices, foreign inflows, INR, RBI intervention, Strait of Hormuz, US dollar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rupee-opens-3-paise-lower-at-95-36-against-dollar/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rupee-opens-3-paise-lower-at-95-36-against-dollar/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.