On Tuesday, the Indian rupee fell 20 paise to a new all-time low of 95.43 against the US dollar, driven by rising crude oil prices and fears of inflation and economic slowdown. Brent crude is currently priced near $115 per barrel, putting additional strain on oil-importing nations like India. The rupee opened at 95.30 and quickly declined, marking a fall of 39 paise from the previous close of 95.23. Anil Kumar Bhansali, head of treasury at Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, noted that the rupee's vulnerability is increasing due to a stronger dollar index and surging oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Gulf region. The US has intensified efforts to secure shipping routes in the area, further complicating the situation. In early trading, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 indices also opened lower, reflecting the broader economic concerns.