Muscat : Indian expatriates in Oman and across the Gulf may find the exchange rate less favourable today, as the Indian rupee strengthened in global currency markets. A stronger rupee translates to fewer Indian rupees per Omani rial, affecting remittances sent home.
The rupee’s appreciation follows a slight weakening of the U.S. dollar after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran — a development that also triggered a drop in global oil prices.
According to senior market analysts, the rupee’s surge is closely tied to this geopolitical shift. Brent crude fell below $70 a barrel in early Asian trading, marking a decline of more than 2% for the day and over 7% since Monday.
“If oil prices continue to hover at current levels, the currency exchange rate is likely to stabilise,” an analyst noted. “And if the ceasefire holds with no further escalation, it will support this trend. The U.S. appears to be encouraging such stability to help curb inflation.”
Back home, Indian financial markets responded positively, with the rupee gaining 65 paise against the U.S. dollar to reach ₹86.13 in early trade on Tuesday.
The exchange rate movement underscores how global political developments and commodity prices continue to directly impact expatriates, especially those planning to remit funds in the near term.
