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Rupee to rise modestly against dollar in next three months, shows poll

That stability has been largely driven by the RBI's continued intervention in FX markets. Its foreign exchange reserves recently hit a record high of $642.63 billion

Rupee trades in narrow range at 83.36 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said a negative trend in domestic equities and the overall strength of the American currency in the overseas market weighed on investor sentiments

Dollar is more than a currency

Despite predictions of a tough year, the greenback is overpowering challengers. There's more to this supremacy than mere interest rates

PM Modi calls for economic self-reliance, making rupee more acceptable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India needs to increase its economic self-reliance in the next 10 years to mitigate the impact of global crises, and make rupee more accessible and acceptable throughout the world. The Prime Minister also said the workload on bureaucrats will increase substantially soon after formation of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. Modi was addressing the opening ceremony of the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) here. The RBI commenced its operations on April 1, 1935. He highlighted the role of the RBI in speedy and sustainable growth of the country. Noting the achievement of the RBI in infusing rule-based discipline and fiscally prudent policies in the banking sector, the Prime Minister asked for advance estimates of the needs of various sectors to take proactive steps while assuring the banks of government's support. Modi praised the role of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for taking steps to cont

Rupee most stable Asian currency in FY24 after Singapore, Hong Kong

Record inflows keep bond, currency market steady

Rupee turns flat at 83.33 against US dollar amid high crude oil prices

The rupee turned flat at 83.33 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid a strong American currency and higher crude oil prices. Forex traders said the positive equity markets and inflow of foreign funds resisted the fall in the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.32 and lost further to trade at the previous closing level of 83.33 against the greenback in initial deals. On Wednesday, the rupee declined 4 paise to close at 83.33 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01 per cent higher at 104.07. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.53 per cent to USD 86.56 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 170.43 points, or 0.23 per cent, higher at 73,166.74 points. The broader NSE Nifty rose 53.45 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 22,177.10 points. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) we

Rupee's decline to record low triggers biggest selloff in Indian bonds

The selloff came on the day when the rupee fell by the most in six months

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade today

On Tuesday, the rupee recovered from all-time low levels and appreciated 32 paise to close at 83.29 against the US dollar

Rupee expected to regain its lost ground against Dollar in April: BS Poll

India's govt bond inclusion into JP Morgan index to boost $ inflows, say economists

Rupee falls 35 paise to hit all-time low of 83.48 against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 35 paise to settle at an all-time low of 83.48 against the American currency on Friday, tracking a surging greenback against major crosses in the overseas markets and weak Asian peers. Forex traders said foreign fund outflows also weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened weak at 83.28 against the greenback, and finally settled at a record low of 83.48 (provisional), registering a fall of 35 paise from the previous close of 83.13. In intraday trade, the rupee touched a low of 83.52 against the American currency. The rupee had earlier recorded its lowest closing level of 83.40 on December 13, 2023. According to Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, the US dollar strengthened on weak euro and pound. Euro declined as the Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprised the markets by cutting interest rates by 25 bps to 1.5 per cent, which raised the odds of a rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) i

Rupee rebounds 14 paise to 83.05 against dollar as US Fed indicates cuts

The rupee rebounded 14 paise to 83.05 against the US currency in early trade on Thursday as the dollar retreated from high levels in global markets after the US Federal Reserve indicated three rate cuts this year. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened strong at 83.07 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 83.19. The local unit moved in a range of 83.08 to 83.04 in early deals. The rupee traded at 83.05 to a dollar at 9.25 AM, showing gains of 14 paise over the last close. It settled at a two-month low of 83.19 on Wednesday ahead of the announcement of US Fed policy amid a strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices. The Indian currency gained strength as the US Federal Reserve indicated three rate cuts this year despite sticky inflation. The US Fed kept its interest rates unchanged in the policy meeting on Wednesday. The US dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.20 per ce

Rupee slumps to over 2 month low against Dollar, weakened 1.2% in FY24

Market participants speculated that the Reserve Bank of India has been intervening in the foreign exchange market via dollar buys

Rupee falls 5 paise to 82.95 against US dollar on back of firm crude prices

The rupee declined 5 paise at 82.95 against the US dollar on Tuesday due to firm crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 82.94 to a dollar, down 4 paise over the previous close of 82.90. The local currency moved in a tight range of 82.93 to 82.95 to a dollar in early deals. The rupee traded at 82.95, down 5 paise, against the US dollar at 9.15 am. A stronger US dollar and firm bond yields ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision also weighed on the local unit, forex dealers said. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies gained 0.20 per cent to 103.64. Brent crude, the global crude oil benchmark, also stayed above USD 86 per barrel to trade at around four-month high levels. Losses in local stocks also weighed on the rupee. Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 398.79 points or 0.55 per cent to 72,349.63 while broader Nifty dropped 120.10 points or 0.54 per cent to

Rupee appreciates 2 paise to 82.84 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 2 paise to trade at 82.84 against the US dollar in the opening session on Monday following foreign fund inflows. An uptick in crude oil prices and listless trade in domestic stocks capped rupee gains in opening trade, forex dealers said. The local currency moved in a narrow range of 82.83 to 82.84 against the dollar in early deals. The rupee closed at 82.86 on Friday. The US dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading flat at 103.43. Crude oil prices firmed up in early Asian trade. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, gained 0.35 per cent to trade at USD 85.64 per barrel. Oil for Indian basket was up at USD 84.50 per barrel. Domestic equity markets were trading almost flat in morning session on Monday. Benchmark Sensex gained around 0.1 per cent to trade at 72,718.72 while Nifty edged up 0.06 per cent to 22,036.20. Foreign investors turned net buyers in Indian stocks on Friday as they purchased sha

Rupee, bonds weaken as US yield rises after unfavourable PPI data

The market was driven by traders due to the absence of significant domestic cues, dealers said

Rupee depreciates 5 paise to 82.86 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 82.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the strength of the American currency, foreign fund outflows, and elevated crude oil prices in the international market dented investors' sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.84 against the dollar and touched an early low of 82.86 in initial trade, registering a fall of 5 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 82.81 against the US dollar. "Rupee weakened on Wednesday as the sentiment was dampened by a sell-off in equities. Nevertheless, rupee is still the best performing Asian currency in 2024 so far, having strengthened 0.4 per cent against the US dollar," IFA Global Research Academy said in a research note. Rupee is likely to trade in the 82.75-82.90 range with sideways price action, the note added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's stren

Rupee depreciates 5 paise to 82.85 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 82.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as the strength of the American currency in the international market and elevated crude oil prices dented investors' sentiment. Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a slight negative bias on recovery in the greenback and concerns over elevated crude oil prices. However, a positive tone in domestic markets may support the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.82 against the dollar and touched an early low of 82.85 against the greenback. On Tuesday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day 5 paise lower at 82.80 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was at 102.88, lower 0.07 per cent. The US dollar held steady as traders weighed hotter-than-expected US CPI inflation which came at 3.2 per cent against last month's figures of

As Rupee appreciates, importers take advantage of unexpected up move

The rupee has been in a narrow 3 paisa range, having reached a more than six-month high on Monday

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, among countries looking to start rupee trade: Goyal

Many developed and developing countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and nations of the Gulf region are keen to start trade in rupee with India as it would help cut transaction costs for businesses, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He expressed confidence that the development is going to be a "very game-changing" dimension to India's international trade. "Bangladesh, Sri Lanka are already talking to us and they want us to start this immediately. Other countries in the Gulf region are looking at that. I think it'll take some time for people to see the benefits. And then we'll have more and more developed countries and countries in the Far East also joining the bandwagon. Singapore is already on board to some extent," he said. The minister added that gradually countries are realising that undertaking trade in domestic currencies has several advantages. The minister said that it is now picking up traction and a lot of countries have come forward for this ...

Rupee appreciates 9 paise to 82.74 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee stayed firm and rose 9 paise to 82.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of a weak American currency overseas and sustained inflow of foreign funds in the domestic capital markets. The local currency also found support from positive equity markets, however, volatile crude oil prices capped its rally, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 82.82 and gained further to trade at 82.74 against the greenback, climbing 9 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee settled 7 paise higher at 82.83 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, declined by 0.07 per cent to 103.24. The low level of dollar index was attributed to the US payroll data released on Wednesday, which showed lower-than-expected job growth in February. Also, the indication of dovish monetary policy moves by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell