<h1>Rupee Gains 20 Paise, Closes at 86.92 as Dollar Index Hits Five-Month Low, Crude Prices Decline</h1> The rupee appreciated by 20 paise, closing at 86.92 against the US dollar, as the dollar index fell to a five-month low and crude oil prices declined due to lower demand expectations. Despite volatile domestic equity markets and foreign capital outflow due to global tariff uncertainties, the rupee strengthened after opening at 87.13 and reaching an intra-day low of 87.22. The dollar index dropped by 0.43% to 103.58, while Brent crude increased by 1.41% but remained at a six-month low. The domestic equity market remained stable, with marginal changes in the Sensex and Nifty indices.