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Rupee gains 69 paise, hits highest level since June on bumper FCNR inflows

The domestic currency touched an intraday high of 94.27 in morning deals, its highest level since June 29, according to Bloomberg data.

Rupee falls 2 paise to 94.97 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 2 paise to 94.97 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid renewed US-Iran tensions, higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields. Forex traders said the RBI is keeping a tab on the rupee's fall as Brent crude prices have risen to USD 95 per barrel and dollar index is hovering around 99.70 on a bout of risk aversion on renewed US-Iran tensions. Moreover, market participants have raised the probability of a September Fed rate hike, pushing US Treasury yields higher and triggering a broad dollar rally. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.97 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 2 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee settled at 94.95 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 99.75, higher by 0.08 per cent. The dollar continues to benefit from its safe-haven status, while the su

Rupee rises 26 paise to 94.96 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee gained 26 paise to trade at 94.96 per US dollar on Tuesday morning, on robust domestic growth, contained fiscal slippage, and portfolio-related inflows. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appears to have found a strong near-term base around 95.10-95.20. While MSCI-related inflows have provided temporary support. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.06, then gained ground to touch 94.96 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 26 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee pared initial losses and settled for the day with gains of 21 paise at 95.22 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 99.46, higher by 0.03 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.63 per cent at USD 91.06 per barrel in futures trade after US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would "hit Iran hard" following missil

RBI steps in again to support rupee as oil prices, Fed rate hike bets rise

The rupee recovered after briefly falling to 95.60 as RBI intervention offset pressure from higher oil prices and growing expectations of a US interest-rate hike

Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 against US dollar on oil price rise, Fed bets

The rupee fell 13 paise to trade at 95.56 per US dollar on Monday morning pressured by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical strain. Forex traders said market participants have raised the probability of a September Fed rate hike, pushing US Treasury yields higher and triggering a broad dollar rally, denting investor sentiments further. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 95.56, registering a fall of 13 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee rose marginally by 2 paise to settle at 95.43 against the US dollar. The rupee opened lower as the dollar index was at 99.62 level, while most other assets fell from their levels on Friday, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The rupee is expected to be in the range of 95.25 to 95.75 with exporters to sell near 95.60 levels and importers to buy all dips that they get with no directional movement being seen in the currencies, Bhansali ...

Round number skirmishes

A familiar script plays out regularly with the government fighting rupee depreciation

Rupee declines 10 paise to 95.55 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee fell 10 paise to 95.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, weighed by FII outflows and sustained disruptions in global crude oil supplies. However, a marginally weaker greenback and a fall in global crude oil prices to levels below USD 90/barrel prevented a sharper decline in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.54 against the greenback before slipping further to 95.55, down 10 paise from its previous close. The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 1 paise at 95.45 against the US dollar on Thursday. "The rupee is expected to be in a narrow range of 95.40 to 95.60 (on Friday) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) protecting the upper end, while the lower end is bought by oil importers, month-end demand and importers," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said. Forex traders further said market participants will closely monitor US

Rupee rises 4 paise to 95.40 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee pared initial losses and was trading with gains of 4 paise at 95.40 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing Brent crude prices. Brent prices fell below the USD 90 mark for the first time in several sessions amid continuing discussions between Iran and Oman regarding a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait. While no final agreement has been reached, the fact that negotiations are continuing has reduced fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.50, then fell to 95.52 against the greenback, registering a fall of 8 paise from its previous close. The domestic unit pared the losses and was later trading with gains of 4 paise at 95.40 against the American currency. On Tuesday, the rupee settled for the day higher by 26 paise at 95.44 against the US dollar. The Indian foreign exchange market was closed on Wednesday on account of ...

RBI steps up intervention to support rupee amid higher oil prices

In one instance, the RBI spent $7 billion in just a day intervening in onshore and offshore markets as the rupee approached a record low

RBI net buys $561 million in June amid foreign inflows: Monthly bulletin

The central bank turned a net dollar buyer for the first time since February, while its outstanding net short position in the forward market declined in June

Rupee leads Asian currencies; bond yields ease as crude slips below $90

The rupee settled 0.35 per cent higher at 95.41 per dollar as central bank intervention and falling crude prices lent support; benchmark bond yields also eased

Rupee falls 4 paise to 95.74 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 4 paise to 95.74 against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as elevated crude prices and importer dollar demand weighed on the currency. Forex traders said the RBI's continued intervention through state-run banks helped prevent a sharper decline, keeping USD/INR in a narrow range despite weakness in Asian equities and renewed geopolitical uncertainty around Iran. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.74, registering a fall of 4 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee settled with a marginal gain of 1 paisa at 95.70 against the US dollar. "Overall, the rupee remains firmly range-bound around 95.5096.00, with oil prices and RBI intervention likely to remain the key near-term drivers," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The rupee has remained range bound for the last two weeks with oil companies and RBI buying dollars at the

Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.64 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee traded in a narrow range and rose 7 paise to 95.64 against the American currency in early trade on Monday, supported by a softer US dollar, but simmering geopolitical tensions kept it from making strong gains. Forex traders said the Dollar Index has weakened, but elevated Brent crude and persistent importer demand limited the rupee's gains. Moreover, investors are treading a cautious path as Washington is set to unveil a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil trade, banking network and shipping routes. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.68, then rose to 95.64, higher by 7 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee settled higher by just 3 paise at 95.71 against the US dollar. "The worry for markets isn't just Iran, it's who else gets caught in the crossfire, since several major economies continue to engage with Iranian trade in some form. Until the details are out this evening, oil and currency markets are likely to stay cautio

Bond yields harden, rupee slips on hawkish MPC, rising crude oil

Benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to 6.85% during the week, while the rupee weakened to 95.71 per dollar amid higher crude prices and hawkish MPC signals

Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee gained 9 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by the weakening of the American currency in the overseas markets. Forex traders said for India, a softer dollar is being offset by another challenge elevated crude oil prices. Meanwhile, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the central bank expects at least USD 80 billion of foreign currency inflows. According to forex traders, while the RBI Governor's statement offered some reassurance, elevated oil prices, persistent geopolitical uncertainty, and a structurally reduced foreign presence continue to neutralise fresh dollar inflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.69, then rose to 95.65, higher by 9 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day down 1 paisa at 95.74 against the US dollar. "Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that the central bank expects at least USD 80 billion of foreign currency inflo

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 17 paise to 95.56 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday tracking a weak US dollar, after the US Treasury announced that it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds. Forex traders said the dollar index fell to its lowest level since late May after the US Treasury announced that it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds, pushing US long-term yields lower and reducing the dollar's yield advantage. Moreover, the dollar is also being weighed down by reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening though the FED policymakers' inflation concerns increased at the July meeting, according to the FED minutes. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.57, then rose to 95.56, higher by 17 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee stayed almost flat, ending just 1 paisa higher at 95.73 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the ...

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asia kept global markets on the edge. A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.72 before slipping to 95.73, up 1 paisa from its previous close. The rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 95.74 against the US dollar on Tuesday. "The rupee was very range-bound yesterday (Tuesday). With oil prices above USD 91, there were bids from oil companies... the key point is that the rupee is showing reasonable resilience despite the oil shock, largely because of suspected continued RBI intervention," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the US has no talks planned with Iran but insisted the Strait

Rupee fall may reduce effective incentives for semiconductor projects

The impact could be significant because nearly 65% of the cost of a semiconductor project is spent on machinery, most of which has to be imported and paid for in dollars

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee depreciated 7 paise to 95.68 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent demand for greenback. Forex traders said Brent crude near USD 91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.68, down 7 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar. The rupee opened lower as oil prices rose with the US and Iran remaining at odds over the Strait of Hormuz and there was no progress on a peace deal, Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 99.63, down 0.01 per cent. Brent crude, the

Rupee, bond bets retreat after RBI's dollar swap window ends early

The estimates are being reworked after the central bank Friday decided to end a program attracting dollars from overseas Indians a month earlier than planned, having garnered more than $50 billion