<h1>Rupee gains 26 paise to 85.68 against dollar on lower crude prices and foreign inflows</h1> The rupee strengthened by 26 paise to close at 85.68 against the US dollar, recovering from Monday's 54-paise decline. The currency gained support from falling global crude oil prices, a weaker dollar, foreign fund inflows, and firm domestic equity markets. The rupee traded in a narrow range between 85.64-85.80 during the session. Market experts expect the currency to remain between 85.30-86.00 levels, with potential for further gains if trade developments materialize. Brent crude fell 0.55% to $69.20 per barrel, while the dollar index declined 0.18% to 97.30. Domestic equity markets rose with foreign institutional investors purchasing equities worth Rs 321.16 crore.