The rupee bounced back from lows and traded 11 paise higher at 90. 12 against the US dollar in early deals on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), tracking lower crude oil prices and a decline in the American currency overseas.

Forex analysts said domestic equity markets also showed resilience, although traders remained cautious, watching geopolitical developments and awaiting US inflation data, which is expected to signal further policy moves from the Federal Reserve. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90. 26 and strengthened to as high as 89.

94 before trading at 90. 12 against the greenback, 11 paise higher than the previous session’s closing level. On Tuesday (January 13), the rupee fell 6 paise to close at 90.

23 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0. 01% lower at 98.

90. Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.

47% lower at $65. 17 a barrel in futures trade.

On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex rose 34. 81 points to 83,662. 50, while Nifty rose 14.

15 points to 25,746. 90. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,499.

81 crore on Tuesday (January 13), according to exchange data.