Currency Update: Rupee weakens by 21 paise to close at 85.98 against US dollar

Meanwhile, the Indian stock markets closed in the red today. Selling pressure in IT, financial, and oil & gas shares continued to weigh on the main indices.
Currency Update: Rupee weakens by 21 paise to close at 85.98 against US dollar
Previously, the Indian currency closed at Rs 85.80 on Friday, July 11. Image: Pixabay | representational

Indian rupee closed at a provisional 85.98 against the US currency today, July 14, due to US President Donald Trump's tariff tensions.

Previously, the Indian currency closed at Rs 85.80 on Friday, July 11.

Meanwhile, the Indian stock markets closed in the red today. Selling pressure in IT, financial, and oil & gas shares continued to weigh on the main indices.

Sensex closed at 82,253.5, down 0.30 per cent or 247.01 points, while Nifty50 fell 0.27 per cent or 67.55 points to 25,082.3.

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