Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 14 paise to 96.28 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday, July 17, 2026. Positive domestic equity markets helped the currency, but forex traders said heavy foreign outflows and high crude oil prices kept gains limited. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia also kept many investors cautious.