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Rupee Opens 2026 Under Pressure as Importer Dollar Demand Picks Up
The rupee weakened at the start of 2026 amid steady corporate dollar demand and importer buying, with traders closely watching global cues, US dollar strength, and capital flows for direction in the near term.
The Indian rupee started 2026 on a weaker note as persistent dollar buying by corporates weighed on sentiment. Import-related demand and routine year-opening hedging kept the currency under pressure despite supportive domestic liquidity. Market participants remained cautious, tracking global cues, US dollar strength, and capital flow trends that could influence near-term currency movement and volatility.