
The rupee slid 22 paise to 70.08 per dollar in early trade on rising global crude prices and fresh dollar demand from banks and importers. Brent edged up to $74.60 a barrel.
A rating agency warned that a 10% crude spike could widen India's current account deficit and push the rupee down 3-4%.
Persistent crude strength raises India's import costs and currency risk, which can increase the price of imported feed ingredients in rupee terms.
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