Rupee falls 7% year-to-date, and it may fall more this year; here’s why by Live mint | May 15, 2026 2:16 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News The Indian rupee has fallen nearly 7% this year due to soaring crude oil prices and foreign capital outflows. The rupee’s weakness is likely to continue- some experts believe the domestic unit may touch the 100 mark if oil prices continue rising.