The Indian rupee continued to strengthen for the seventh straight session, closing at 85.67 against the US dollar. Positive domestic equity trends, foreign capital inflows, and lower crude prices contributed to the gain, erasing all 2025 losses. The rupee has appreciated by 154 paise, with support from foreign banks and exporters. The BSE Sensex surged 1.40%, and Nifty advanced 1.32%.