Rupee rises 44 paise to 94.92 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.05, then gained ground to touch 94.92, registering a gain of 44 paise over its previous close. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

The rupee appreciated 44 paise to 94.92 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), supported by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interventions designed to ease near-term dollar demand and limit speculative foreign exchange exposure.

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair, which has gained nearly 2% over the last three trading sessions, opened on a positive note on Wednesday (October 14), largely driven by regulatory measures implemented by the RBI to limit volatility and curb speculative trading.

A sustained move below the 95.00 threshold opens potential towards 94.50, but ongoing external macroeconomic pressures are likely to temper further gains, they said.