<h1>Rupee Hits Record Low at 87.46 Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions and RBI Rate Cut Concerns</h1> The rupee fell 39 paise to a record low of 87.46 against the US dollar amid global trade war tensions involving tariffs between the US and China. Concerns over potential rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India and the strong US dollar further impacted investor sentiment. The rupee opened weaker at 87.13, hitting an intraday low of 87.49 before closing at 87.46. Meanwhile, the dollar index decreased by 0.35% and Brent crude prices fell slightly. The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee began its meeting, with expectations of a rate cut due to controlled inflation. Domestic markets also saw declines, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty both closing lower.