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Rupee closed higher at 95.6075 per Dollar on Thursday (28 August 2026), versus its previous close of 95.7550 per Dollar.

On the NSE, USD/INR futures dipped by 0.14% at 95.70 today. In other currency pairs, GBP/INR dropped 0.15% to close at 130.37 and EUR/INR declined 0.07% to settle at 111.62. Meanwhile, JPY/INR futures remained flat to end at 60.18.

On the NSE, USD/INR futures slipped by 0.22% at 95.69 today. In other currency pairs, GBP/INR declined 0.55% to close at 130.60 and EUR/INR fell 0.40% to settle at 111.75. Meanwhile, JPY/INR futures tumbled 0.83% to end at 60.20.

Indian currency market is shut for trading today (26 August 2026) on account of trading holiday for Muharram. The market will resume trading tomorrow, 27 August 2026 (Thursday).

Japanese stocks moved higher on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 0.62% to close at 66,262, extending its advance from the previous session. Easing oil prices helped lift sentiment by reducing concerns over a near-term increase in inflation. The market also tracked gains on Wall Street, where a sharp decline in long-term US Treasury yields provided further support. Investors continued to monitor the US government’s fiscal reform plans while seeking greater clarity on their potential economic impact. Attention also turned to Nvidia’s earnings report, with investors looking for fresh indications of the strength of demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Among major stocks, Advantest rose 3.6%, SoftBank Group gained 1.5%, and Mitsubishi UFJ advanced 1.4%. Terra Drone jumped more than 20% after Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency selected the company to supply its Terra B1 interceptor drone to the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The contract is part of an accelerated program aimed at enhancing Japan’s capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft.