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Rupee ends flat, caught between softer dollar and corporate hedging

The rupee closed at 90.1525 per dollar, little changed from 90.1625 in the previous session

Rupee ends flat, caught between softer dollar and corporate hedging
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST
Twin advantage: US-focused debt funds shine on yield, currency tailwinds
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Rupee steady as RBI support cushions downside amid weak Asian cues

The rupee snapped a four-day losing streak in the last session, with bankers flagging possible support from the Reserve Bank of India

Rupee steady as RBI support cushions downside amid weak Asian cues
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at ₹90.18 against US dollar, ends 4-day slide

The rupee snapped the four-day losing streak and appreciated 12 paise to settle at 90.18 (provisional) against the American currency on Tuesday, tracking a decline in the US dollar index. Forex traders said weak domestic equity markets and geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela capped sharp gains for the domestic unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.22 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 90.08-90.25 before settling at 90.18 (provisional), up 12 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee closed 10 paise lower at 90.30 against the US dollar. "We expect the Rupee to trade with a negative bias on risk aversion in global markets emanating out of geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela. Surge in crude oil prices and FII outflows may further pressurise the Rupee," said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Commodities Research, Mirae Asset Sharekhan. However, a weak Dollar amid disappointing US economic data and any ...

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at ₹90.18 against US dollar, ends 4-day slide
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

SBI to promote India-Israel bilateral trade in rupee as FTA talks gain pace

Amid deepening strategic ties and discussions around Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel gaining momentum, the State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence in Israel, is looking to facilitate bilateral trade in Indian rupees. "In view of India's significant trade flows from/to its partner countries and growing interest among the global trading community to trade in the Indian rupee, it has been envisaged by our banking regulators, i.e. Reserve Bank of India, to permit Indian banks to facilitate settlement of exports and imports of their respective corporate clientele in INR. Israel has been identified as one of the partner countries under this mechanism," CEO of SBI Israel, V Manivannan, told PTI. Israeli entities undertaking exports/imports through this mechanism shall receive and make payments in INR, which shall be credited into the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA), against invoices for the supply/purchase of goods or services from the Israeli

SBI to promote India-Israel bilateral trade in rupee as FTA talks gain pace
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Rupee weakens below 90 due to persistent dollar demand from companies

The rupee breached the 90-per-dollar level amid sustained corporate dollar demand and FPI outflows, even as banking system liquidity turned surplus after two weeks

Rupee weakens below 90 due to persistent dollar demand from companies
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Rupee weakens on corporate dollar demand as thin volumes cap moves

Rupee settled at 89.97 per dollar on Thursday as corporate dollar demand and muted trade volumes pressured the currency. Analysts expect the rupee to stay range-bound amid global policy uncertainty

Rupee weakens on corporate dollar demand as thin volumes cap moves
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 12:56 AM IST

Rupee enters 2026 on back foot after worst annual drop in 3 years

The currency repeatedly fell to record lows during the year, slipping past the 91 level at one point, highlighting the sustained depreciation pressure

Rupee enters 2026 on back foot after worst annual drop in 3 years
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 10:47 AM IST

Foreign investors dump record Indian bonds as weak rupee erodes returns

The selling comes as the rupee tested a series of record lows against the dollar this month, eroding returns for foreigners

Foreign investors dump record Indian bonds as weak rupee erodes returns
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 9:18 AM IST

Rupee faces NDF pressure as bonds watch demand-supply before quarter-end

Beyond the immediate cues, stalled India-US trade talks and ​foreign portfolio outflows continue to weigh on the rupee despite RBI intervention

Rupee faces NDF pressure as bonds watch demand-supply before quarter-end
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 8:25 AM IST

RBI net-sold $12 bn in October, highest monthly sale in 10 months

RBI net sold $11.8 billion in October and supplied dollars to cap rupee weakness near 88.80/$, even as its net short forward position rose to $63.6 billion, the bulletin showed

RBI net-sold $12 bn in October, highest monthly sale in 10 months
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 12:27 AM IST

Rupee falls on NDF dollar demand after Friday rebound, ends at 89.65

The rupee slipped to 89.72 per dollar on Monday on strong dollar buying in the NDF market, before trimming losses to close at 89.65 as dealers flagged a shift in RBI's approach

Rupee falls on NDF dollar demand after Friday rebound, ends at 89.65
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 9:31 PM IST

Rupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market

The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025

Icon YoutubeRupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

Foreign investors' trading, currency movement to drive markets: Analysts

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said. The domestic stock market would be closed on Thursday for Christmas. "This week marks the onset of the year-end festive period and will be holiday-shortened due to the Christmas break, which may keep trading volumes subdued. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables. "Globally, performance of major marketsparticularly the USwill be closely monitored for directional cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "While strong domest

Foreign investors' trading, currency movement to drive markets: Analysts
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee rebounds after hitting record lows

The rupee rallied 0.7% to 90.25 in early trading after opening a tad lower on the day at 91.07

RBI intervenes aggressively as rupee rebounds after hitting record lows
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

Rupee jumps the most in over three-years on RBI support; trades at 90.33/$

The Indian currency strengthened past 90-per-dollar mark in Wednesday's session as the central bank curbed excess volatility

Rupee jumps the most in over three-years on RBI support; trades at 90.33/$
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

Rupee slides past 91 to the dollar, triggers talk of RBI stepping in: What to expect?

The Indian rupee has hit a fresh record low, crossing 91 against the US dollar for the first time. With the currency weakening steadily despite gains in other Asian currencies

Icon YoutubeRupee slides past 91 to the dollar, triggers talk of RBI stepping in: What to expect?
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

Rupee slide puts spotlight on limits to India's currency defence

A key reason is the Reserve Bank of India's $64 billion short-dollar position - a pledge to supply large amounts of dollars in the future through derivatives contracts with lenders

Rupee slide puts spotlight on limits to India's currency defence
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 7:55 AM IST

Rupee slips past 91/$ to fresh low for 4th session; more downside?

Rupee at record low: The unit opened 4 paise lower on Tuesday at 90.77 against the greenback, but fell 35 paise during the session to a new low of 91.08, according to Bloomberg

Rupee slips past 91/$ to fresh low for 4th session; more downside?
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Rupee's relentless slide fuelling talk of RBI intervention, say bankers

Dominance of flows has dulled the rupee's sensitivity to daily swings in its Asian peers, allowing the downside momentum to build and raising expectations of depreciation and speculative activity

Rupee's relentless slide fuelling talk of RBI intervention, say bankers
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 12:34 PM IST