The Indian Rupee is currently under heavy pressure and is continuously touching new record lows. On May 19, 2026, it reached the level of 96.52 against the dollar, which is the lowest level till date. At the beginning of the year 2026, the rupee was around 89, but till now it has weakened by 6-7%. There are many global and domestic reasons behind this decline. Tension between Iran and America has pushed crude oil prices above $105-107 per barrel. India imports 85% of its oil needs, hence rising oil prices have increased the import bill and the demand for dollars has increased. On the other hand, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are withdrawing money from Indian markets. So far Rs 2.65 lakh crore has been withdrawn in 2026.

In such a situation, there is only one question in everyone’s mind – will the rupee cross 100? Talking about this, many experts have given their opinion. Let us know the opinion of 5 experts, out of which 2 are in favor of the rupee crossing Rs 100, 2 are against and 1 is of neutral opinion…

In favor: These experts believe that the rupee can cross 100

Speaking to ANI, former UN advisor and economist Santosh Mehrotra said, ‘In the last three months, the rupee has fallen from below 90 to around 96 per dollar. This will have its own impact on inflation. He further warned, ‘If the current pressure continues, the rupee can very easily touch Rs 100 per dollar in the next quarter.’ His opinion strengthens the possibility of the rupee crossing Rs 100.

Currency expert K.N. Dey also does not rule out the possibility of the rupee crossing Rs 100. Speaking to ANI, he said, ‘The speed at which the rupee has fallen since May 11 has shocked the market, yet both the regulator and North Block are silent.’ He further said, ‘Since there is no bottom in sight, estimating the stability point is just a guess. Psychological slide towards 100 is also possible now. His statement explains the sudden turmoil in the market and the rapid pace of decline.

In opposition: These experts do not believe that the 100 mark is likely to be crossed any time soon.

Finance analyst and FX strategist Dheeraj Nim believes that RBI will not allow the rupee to reach the level of 100 anytime soon. Talking to a TV channel, he said, ‘We do not think that RBI will allow the rupee to go to the level of 100 at the moment.’ ANZ Research expects the rupee to end the year at 97.5 per dollar, indicating a move away from the 100 mark despite weakening from current levels.

Mitul Kotecha, Head of FX and EM Macro Strategy Asia (Barclays), told Business Standard, ‘It is not our forecast that the rupee will touch Rs 100 per dollar.’ However, he also admitted that the pace of rupee depreciation has been much faster and more shocking than he had anticipated. He said, ‘We have already crossed the levels which were earlier considered to be a forecast of recession.’ Nevertheless, he has clearly said that the level of 100 is not included in his official forecast.

Neutral: This expert does not consider controlled decline a matter of concern

Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, takes a balanced view on the rupee crossing Rs 100. In an interview to ANI, he said, ‘One day will we see the rupee going into three digits? There is a lot of possibility. However, his emphasis is on how this degradation occurs. He said, ‘If this is systematic depreciation, it ensures that our economy continues to compete.’ He believes that ‘rupee keeps falling against foreign currencies’ and if this happens without major changes and in an orderly manner then it is not a matter of concern, but a coordination has to be done to keep the economy competitive.

RBI’s role is important amid the fall of rupee

Whether the rupee will cross 100 or not will largely depend on oil prices and the trend of foreign investment. If tensions in West Asia ease, the rupee may come back to the level of 92-93. At the same time, RBI still has foreign exchange reserves of about 700 billion dollars, on the basis of which it can prevent excessive fluctuations in the rupee. However, if global conditions worsen further, the psychological level of 100 could become a real possibility.

At present, experts’ opinions are divided, but everyone agrees that the coming months are going to be very challenging for the Indian economy.

America-Israel and Iran war going on in the Middle East (Israel Iran War) Today is the 17th day of. Iran has intensified its attacks on Israel. Even for the first time, Iran has used the Sejjil ballistic missile, which is also called ‘dancing missile’. This missile runs on solid fuel, has a range of 2,000 to 2,500 kilometers and can dodge defenses like Israel’s Iron Dome by maneuvering at high altitude.

Iran’s IRGC fired it on military targets in Tel Aviv and Central Israel. Some missiles impacted, causing damage to buildings and vehicles, but there are no confirmed reports of mass deaths yet. Israel’s defense stopped several missiles, but the attack is being considered a major escalation.

Thousands of deaths including children and pregnant women in Israeli attack

On the other hand, Israel and America continue attacking Iran. Israel carried out airstrikes in Tehran, Hamadan, Isfahan and western areas, targeting Iran’s air defense sites, industrial zones and drone/missile manufacturing facilities. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran’s ballistic missile production is now ‘functionally defeated’ and they have no air defense left. Israeli spokesperson said that there are still thousands of targets left in Iran and the campaign will continue for at least 3 more weeks. Israel also carried out attacks in the Gaza Strip, in which small children, pregnant women and policemen were killed.

Attacks increased in Dubai and Gulf countries

iran dubai (Dubai) Drone and missile attacks have increased on American bases and infrastructure in many Gulf countries. Dubai International Airport this morning (DXB) A massive fire broke out in a fuel tank due to a drone attack near. Dubai Media Office confirmed that the fire is now under control, no one was injured. For safety, all flights were temporarily suspended, airport roads and tunnels remained closed. This is the third such incident in recent times at Dubai Airport. Iran is warning UAE that there will be punishment for using American base.

Trump claims- has defeated Iran in the war

US President Donald Trump (Donald Trump) Then he said that Iran has been defeated militarily and now wants to talk, but does not seem ready. He appealed to the countries of the world to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open, because China gets 90% of its oil from here. Trump warned NATO and Britain that if they did not help, there would be a ‘very bad future’. He said that America has completely destroyed Kharg Island and Iran’s missile/drone capability has been reduced to 20%. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Trump’s claims and said that Iran will continue self-defense, there will be no ceasefire until America and Israel stop the attacks.

What happened in the Middle East war?

8.31 lakh people have become homeless due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Iran has called the attacks on Israeli fuel depots ‘ecocide’. UAE arrested 35 people (including 19 Indians) for spreading fake news on social media. The total number of deaths so far has exceeded 2,000, the majority of which are from Iran.

This war started on 28 February 2026, when America and Israel launched major attacks on Iran and many top leaders including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed. Now Iran is using advanced weapons in counter-attacks, while America and Israel are saying that the war will end soon. But the situation is still very tense. Oil prices are skyrocketing, gas shortage (LPG Crisis) It is happening, travel in the Gulf has become difficult. There is concern around the world that this war may spread further. strait of hormuz (Strait of Hormuz) It is closed, the effect of which is visible in India also.

Jugaad stories are often heard and seen in India. Whenever any problem arises, people find some unique solution to it. This is the reason why Indian Jugaad is discussed all over the world. Many times these jugaads also come in handy for people, especially when suddenly some important thing is not available. These days, one such video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, seeing which people are both surprised and laughing.

In fact, these days there are reports of shortage of LPG gas cylinders from many parts of the country. At some places, people are cooking on wood stoves due to lack of gas, while at other places people are resorting to induction or other methods. In such an environment, a video has surfaced on social media, in which a person is seen making roti without a gas stove. Seeing this unique method, people are giving different types of reactions. This video has been shared on microblogging platform X with an account named @Shoonya_ydv. It is written along with the video that such content creators are defaming the government and action should be taken against them, however many people are watching the video humorously and are calling it Jugaad technology.

The guy made roti on the clothes press

In the video going viral, it can be seen that a person is preparing to make roti in the kitchen. He first makes a ball of dough and rolls it with the help of a rolling pin. After this, instead of gas stove or pan, he uses an electric iron to press clothes. The person first connects the press to electricity and heats it and then starts baking bread using it like a pan.

Such content creators are defaming the government… they should be booked for treason —#LpgGasCrisisIndia pic.twitter.com/tDrwFUPAid

— Shoonya (@Shoonya_ydv) March 12, 2026

It is clearly visible in the video that the roti kept on the hot press starts roasting slowly. The roti is ready within some time. Many people were surprised to see this unique method, because generally a pan and gas stove are required to make roti.

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People gave funny reactions

After the video went viral, different reactions of people are coming out on social media. Some users are calling it the best Indian jugaad, while some people are also calling it dangerous. One user jokingly wrote that this talent should not go out of India. Another user wrote, America has accepted defeat. However, many people are also saying that such experiments may seem good as a joke, but one should not try to do them at home because using an electric press in this way can be dangerous and may even lead to an accident.

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