Indian rupee ended substantially lower against dollar to touch its lowest level since mid-December, as the deepening crisis in Ukraine sent oil prices surging and stoked inflation fears. Traders were worried as Russian troops were shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, raising worries over radiation risks. Additional pressure came with private report stating that India's trade and current account deficits are likely to widen, putting pressure on the rupee, as global oil prices surge and the domestic economy reopens from a third wave of the pandemic. On the global front, euro fell to a seven-year low versus the Swiss franc and hit its lowest point in almost two years versus the dollar on Friday as the war in Ukraine lowered expectations of European economic growth.
Finally, the rupee ended at 76.17 (Provisional), weaker by 23 paise from its previous close of 75.94 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 76.22 and 75.99 respectively.
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