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Mumbai (PTI): The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained FII outflows and no breakthrough in the India-US trade deal. However, a weaker greenback and a decline in global crude oil prices capped further losses in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at its all-time low of 90.87 against the US dollar, down 9 paise from its previous close, and traded in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) The rupee on Monday crashed to its lowest-ever level of 90.80 before settling at a new all-time low of 90.78 against the US dollar, registering a loss of 29 paise over its previous close, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by strong US dollar demand from importers, further dented investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee o ...Read More >
Indian equities opened the week on a weak footing Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty snapping a two-session rally as persistent foreign investor selling and lingering uncertainty around a potential U.S. trade deal tempered risk appetite. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 350 points, to trade at 85,900, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell over 100 points, to slip 25,950, with early losses reflecting investor unease over global and policy-related headwinds. On the 30-share Sensex, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tren ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Indian economy is poised to grow at 7.0 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, Crisil said as it raised projections by 50 basis points soon after the country registered robust growth in the first half. Crisil has revised its GDP forecast for this fiscal with the first-half growth printing at a street-beating 8 per cent. "We expect GDP to grow at 7 per cent in fiscal 2026, compared with 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2025," Crisil, a global, insights-driven an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and took steps to boost liquidity to support a "goldilocks" economy in the face of high US tariffs. Rising for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 447.05 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 85,712.37. During the day, it jumped 531.4 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 85,796.72. The 50-shar ...Read More >
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh all-time highs in early trade on Monday as investors' sentiment turned positive after India's economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent in July-September - the fastest pace in six quarters. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 452.35 points to 86,159.02 -- its record peak. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 122.85 points to hit a lifetime high of 26,325.80. From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bhara ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply on Wednesday, driven by a rally in IT stocks and sustained buying from domestic institutional investors amid growing hopes for an India-US trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 513.45 points, or 0.61 per cent, to settle at 85,186.47. During the day, the benchmark surged 563.75 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 85,236.77. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 142.60 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 26,052.65. From the Sen ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI) The rupee closed 2 paise higher at 88.58 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, aided by buying momentum in domestic equity markets and lower crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said a strong American currency and outflow of foreign capital prevented a sharp gain in the rupee even as investors were concerned about the progress on the proposed India-US trade deal. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.57 and hit an intra-day high o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 13 (PTI) The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 6 paise at 88.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign fund outflows and continuous dollar demand from local importers, including oil companies, exerted pressure on the local currency. Forex traders said rupee is trading in a tight range, as overnight decline in crude oil prices and renewed optimism over US-India trade talks providing a steady anchor and restricted the downfall. ...Read More >
The Indian rupee faced depreciation against the US dollar on Friday, with foreign investors exiting the Indian capital markets. The domestic stock exchange experienced significant sell-offs. Concurrently, crude oil prices were on the rise in global markets. Notably, October saw a deceleration in growth within India's services sector, leading to the rupee's final settlement at 88.66 against the dollar. The rupee declined 3 paise to 88.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the Amer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 6 paise to settle at 88.71 (provisional) against the US dollar in a muted session on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices. However, positive domestic equity markets and a soft US dollar cushioned the rupee's downside, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.64 against the American currency, and touched an intraday high of 88.64 and a low of 88.71 against the greenback during the day. The domes ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) The rupee recovered from the record low level and settled with a gain of 11 paise at 88.66 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday boosted by falling crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said a firm dollar, outflow of foreign funds and subdued domestic equity markets prevented a sharp gain in the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.55 and hit the intra-day high of 88.28 against the greenback. The unit also touched a low of 8 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Tuesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trend in Asian and European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 519.34 points, or 0.62 per cent, to settle at 83,459.15. During the day, it tanked 565.72 points, or 0.67 per cent, to 83,412.77. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 165.70 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 25,597.65. From the Sensex firms, Power Grid, Eternal, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Maruti and Bharat Elec ...Read More >
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading with gains early on Tuesday, driven by hopes of rate cut by the Federal Reserve and prospects of a US-China trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 125.93 points to 84,904.77 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 39.8 points to 26,005.85. From the Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, Titan and Maruti were among the major gainers. However, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Fins ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 88.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by month-end dollar demand from importers and a surge in global crude oil prices. Forex traders said investors are keeping a watch on Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday for further cues. Markets are assigning a 97.8 per cent probability to a 25-basis-point rate cut, with another one expected in December, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 27 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday, mirroring a sharp rally in global markets, as softer-than-expected US inflation report has reignited hopes of Fed rate cuts. Prospects of a US-China trade deal and fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets' optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 272.7 points to 84,484.58 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 88.55 points to 25,883.70. From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bharti ...Read More >
Additionally, market participants will monitor developments surrounding the scheduled US-China presidential meeting. In an event-heavy week, stock investors will track ongoing quarterly earnings, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, and macroeconomic data for market direction, analysts said. Moreover, progress in India-US trade negotiations will remain a key focus for investors, an expert said. "The ongoing Q2FY26 results season will continue to shape market direction, with severa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Friday amid profit-taking in FMCG and banking shares following a six-day rally and fresh foreign fund outflows. Snapping its six-day winning streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 344.52 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 84,211.88. During the day, it fell by 599.25 points or 0.70 per cent to 83,957.15. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 96.25 points or 0.37 per cent to 25,795.15 as 34 of its constituents closed lower an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian refiners are poised to sharply curtail imports of Russian oil to comply with new U.S. sanctions on two top Russian producers, industry sources said on Thursday, potentially removing a major hurdle to a trade deal with the United States. The change comes as India faces punishing 50% tariffs on its exports to the U.S. - with half of those duties in retaliation for Russian oil purchases - and negotiates a potential trade deal that could bring those tariffs in line with Asian peer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20 (PTI) The rupee rose 9 paise to close at 87.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, supported by foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets lent further support to the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 87.94 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 87.74-87.94 during the day before settling at 87.93 (provisional), higher by 9 paise against its p ...Read More >
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nidhi Verma WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been seen, as President Donald Trump's administration presses New Delhi and other nations to buy less Russian crude. Russian oil is a main irritant for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India - half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. His administration says Mosc ...Read More >
The Indian rupee has made a strong recovery against the US dollar. This rebound comes after the US Federal Reserve signaled potential rate cuts. Falling crude oil prices and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India also supported the rupee. The dollar index has eased, boosting investor confidence in the domestic currency. Stock markets are also showing gains. The rupee recovered 88 paise from its all-time closing low to 87.93 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, on easing dollar inde ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 87.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a softer American currency against major currencies and likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India.Forex traders said renewed foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.91 and then gained ground and touched an early high of 87.75 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 21 ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 16: Indian stock markets extended their rally for the second consecutive day on Thursday, driven by strong global cues and optimism over a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 862.23 points (1.04%) to close at 83,467.66, while the NSE Nifty gained 261.75 points (1.03%) to settle near the 25,600 mark at 25,585.30. The Sensex had briefly soared over 1,000 points during intraday trade, hitting a high of 83,615.48. Investor sentiment was lifted by acr ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 16: The rupee appreciated for the second consecutive session on Thursday, rising 12 paise to close at 87.96 against the US dollar. The gain was supported by a weaker dollar against major global currencies, renewed investor risk appetite, likely Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention, and strong domestic equity market performance. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 87.76, touched an intraday high of 87.68, and finally settled at 87.96, up from Wednesday's close ...Read More >
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices were stable on Thursday as traders prepared for a potential halt to India's Russian oil imports, which could reshape flows and boost demand for supplies from elsewhere. Brent crude futures were down 28 cents, or 0.45%, to $61.63 a barrel at 12:40 p.m. EDT (1640 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 19 cents, or 0.33%, to $58.08. U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged on Wednesday that India would stop buying from ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex jumped by 862.23 points while Nifty closed near the 25,600 mark on Thursday, following across-the-board buying by investors triggered by a global stocks rally and US Fed rate cut hopes. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 862.23 points or 1.04 per cent to settle at 83,467.66 with 28 of its constituents ending higher and two with losses. During the day, it zoomed 1,010.05 points or 1.22 per cent to 83,615.48. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 261.75 points or 1. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Equity markets ended sharply higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex rising 862.23 points and the Nifty scaling 25,585.30 level, tracking a rally in global markets amid US Fed rate cut hopes. Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets' optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 862.23 points or 1.04 per cent to settle at 83,467.66. During the day, it zoomed 1,010.05 points or 1.22 per cent to 83,615.48. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 261.75 points or 1.03 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Global crude oil prices rebounded from a five-month low after US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to halt purchases of Russian barrels -- a move that could tighten global supply. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "So I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big step. Now we're going to get China to do the same ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Indian rupee made a sharp recovery against the US dollar on Wednesday, climbing up from its all-time closing low just a day earlier. It opened at Rs 88.74 and later touched Rs 87.93, its highest level in almost a month. This marks an impressive 88 paise gain from Tuesday's close of Rs 88.81. By the end of the trading session, the rupee was around Rs 88.32, up 0.5 percent. Why Did the Rupee Strengthen? One of the biggest reasons behind the rupee's comeback is the weakening of the US ...Read More >
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