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Rupee depreciates 1 paisa to 82.41 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee slipped 1 paisa to 82.41 against the US dollar in the morning trade on Tuesday amid the strengthening of the American currency and sustained foreign fund outflows. Moreover, a weak trend in domestic equities and risk aversion sentiment among investors weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.35 against the dollar, then pared the gains to 82.41, registering a loss of just 1 paisa over its previous close. In a highly volatile session, the local unit also touched 82.33 against the American currency in initial deals. On Monday, the rupee slipped 10 paise to finish at a fresh lifetime low of 82.40 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.12 per cent to 113.27. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.28 per cent to USD 95.92 per barrel. "RBI sold more than a billion dollars yesterday to protect against a fast depreciati

Dollar gains on rate-hike fears, yen flirts with intervention levels

The dollar loomed large over fragile financial markets, with worries about rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions, while the yen was testing levels that have prompted official intervention

Rupee appreciates 31 paise to 81.51 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened by 31 paise to 81.51 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, tracking weakness in the greenback in overseas markets and a rally in domestic equities. However, rising crude price in the international market restricted the rupee, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local currency opened sharply up at 81.66 against the dollar, then gained further ground to 81.51, showing a gain of 31 paise over its previous close. The rupee settled 42 paise lower at 81.82 against the dollar on Monday. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 1,006.59 points or 1.77 per cent higher at 57,795.40, and the broader NSE Nifty climbed 306.40 points or 1.81 per cent to 17,193.75. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.14 per cent to 111.58. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.46 per cent to USD 89.27 per barrel. Foreign institutional ..

Depleting forex reserves making India vulnerable? Not really, say experts

At the current rate, the reserves may provide cover for eight months of imports in FY23. Four months could be considered a danger mark

RBI, bond market players discuss liquidity strategy as surplus dwindles

RBI asked for mkt views on BoP, impact of 75-bps rate hike by US Fed

SBI asks exporters to trade with Bangladesh in rupee, taka: Report

"The country is facing a shortage of foreign currency due to higher import bills and weaknesses of Bangladeshi taka against dollar in recent times," the SBI said

RBI net-sold $19.05 billion in forex market in July to protect rupee

RBI's forward purchases fell $9 bln in July as interventions spread across spot, forwards

RBI releases 'alert list' of 34 entities barred from forex trades

List not exhaustive, must not assume those not on it are authorised for such trades

RBI is anchoring expectations on rupee weakness, says Shaktikanta Das

He expects inflation to fall within tolerance band by January-March

Russia mulls buying $70 billion in yuan, other 'friendly' currencies

The yuan briefly extended gains against the dollar after the news, rallying to a session high.

Top headlines: S&P ups India inflation forecast, green hydrogen, and more

S&P Global Ratings raises India's inflation forecast to 6.8% for FY23. India Inc's next big thing could be green hydrogen

UP drafts 'services export' policy to attract investors, earn forex

UP is targetting to increase merchandise exports to almost Rs 3 trillion in the next three years

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 79.64 as Fed minutes prop dollar

The rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 79.64 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 79.60 and moved in a range of 79.60 to 79.71 during the day. It finally ended at 79.64 against the greenback, down 19 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee gained 29 paise to settle at 79.45 against the dollar. Forex traders said the US dollar index witnessed an upturn after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes showed that though things are slowing in the US, the Fed is not done with the rate hikes. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.10 per cent to 106.68. The US central bank policymakers committed to raising rates as high as necessary to tame inflation, said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Somaiya .

Monetary policy: SPDs can offer all foreign exchange trade facilities

Decision comes after requests from foreign players; scope of existing licence was restrictive, say primary dealers

ED registered maximum money laundering cases during 2021-22 fiscal: Govt

During the fiscal years between 2012-13 to 2021-22, ED filed a total of 3,985 criminal complaints under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and 24,893 under the civil law of FEMA.

New SEZ law to focus on job creation and research, not foreign exchange

The Bill shall propose the re-introduction of certain direct tax benefits, under which units set up in these development hubs shall attract a 15 per cent corporate tax until 2032

43% of India Inc's foreign exchange revenue comes to IT companies

The companies that have published their forex transaction for FY22 account for nearly 65 per cent of such earnings in the sample

RBI renews statement of commitment to global code on best market practices

The FX Global Code, developed under Bank for International Settlements, Basel, compiles the practices formulated by central banks worldwide

RBI prepared to spend $100 bn more for defending rupee, says report

Most analysts and traders believe worst is yet to come for the rupee, despite the RBI's intent to defend the currency and India's sound macroeconomic fundamentals

Amnesty India rubbishes ED allegations; says govt curbing critics

ED alleged that London-based Amnesty International sent huge sum of foreign contribution to its Indian entities, during Nov 2013-June 2018 in ''guise of business activities,'' to escape FCRA scrutiny