Rupee slides 29 paise to close at 95.22 per dollar

The rupee fell for a third straight session on Monday, settling 29 paise lower at a provisional 95.22 against the US dollar, hurt by high crude prices, West Asia tensions and a firmer dollar. It touched an intraday low of 95.26 and has lost 84 paise in three sessions. Analysts expect a negative bias, with possible RBI intervention offering support.