The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent lower at 99.98. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent lower at 99.98. MUMBAI: The rupee stayed weak and lost 13 paise to 92.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by massive withdrawal of foreign funds and surging crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent lower at 99.98. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 1.03 per cent at USD 104.22 per barrel in futures trade.

Source: Indian Express March 16, 2026 04:33 UTC