<h1>Indian rupee falls 30 paise to 86.73 against dollar amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions</h1> The domestic currency depreciated 30 paise to close at 86.73 against the US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of decline with a cumulative loss of 69 paise. The fall was attributed to strengthening American currency in overseas markets, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Risk-averse market sentiment and dollar demand from importers further pressured the currency. The dollar index traded higher at 98.92 while Brent crude rose to USD 76.89 per barrel. Domestic equity markets also declined with the benchmark index falling 0.10 percent.