RBI sold dollars via state-run banks, which avoided further depreciation, said dealers
The rupee dropped 1 paisa to hit a new lifetime low of 84.92 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.89 against the greenback, then fell further to 84.92 against the American currency, registering a fall of 1 paisa over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee depreciated by 11 paise to close at an all-time low level of 84.91 against the US dollar. "The Indian rupee is expected to open at its lowest after a record number in respect of imports and a record trade deficit for November 24 mainly on account of increase in gold buying, took rupee lower in the NDF (Non-Deliverable Forward) markets," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The opening will depend on where RB
The rupee had settled at Rs 84.80 per dollar on Friday
The rupee fell 3 paise to 84.83 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, dragged down by a muted trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee remains in a weakening mode due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.83 against the greenback, registering a fall of 3 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee rebounded from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 8 paise at 84.80 against the US dollar. Over the past week, the Indian rupee faced depreciation following the Reserve Bank of India's announcement of leadership transition. The RBI kept a close eye on banking system liquidity and opted for a buy-sell swap to provide much-needed support to the rupee. Additionally, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turning net buyers in December, following significant outflows in the past two months, is expected to lend further stability to the domestic
The rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and appreciated 5 paise to 84.83 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of favourable domestic inflation data. However, a strengthening American currency and volatile domestic equity markets amid foreign fund outflows capped the recovery in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.85 and inched up further to 84.83 against the greenback, registering a gain of 5 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee fell 5 paise to end the session at the lowest level of 84.88 against the US dollar. The previous record low closing level was recorded on December 9, when the unit settled 20 paise lower at 84.86 against the dollar. The latest official data released on Thursday showed India's retail inflation declined in November to 5.48 per cent and came within the Reserve Bank's comfort zone mainly due to easing food prices, creating headroom for a rate cut at
The local currency settled at 84.87 against the dollar on Wednesday
While dollar-rupee forward premiums rose on Thursday in reaction to the heightened odds of a Fed rate cut and on the back of an elevated USD/INR overnight swap rate, they were pegged by the central
The rupee fell 2 paise to near all-time low of 84.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on the back of foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices. An elevated dollar index and muted domestic equity markets weighed on the Indian currency even as investors were awaiting cues from domestic inflation data to be released later in the day, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.85 against the greenback, registering a fall of 2 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee settled with a gain of 2 paise at 84.83 against the US dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading marginally lower by 0.12 per cent at 106.26. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.12 per cent to USD 73.61 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex was trading with a marginal gain of 53.59 points, or 0.07 per cent at
The rupee fell 2 paise to all-time low of 84.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid rising expectations of a shift in the Reserve Bank's monetary policy stance post the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new RBI governor. Forex traders said markets now expect a rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy in February. While a muted tone in the domestic market and the overall strength of the US dollar index further pressurised the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.87, its all-time low against the greenback, registering a fall of 2 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee settled for the day on a flat note higher by just 1 paisa at 84.85 against the US dollar. The Indian rupee opened at its lowest after the market expected the new RBI Governor to be dovish in his stance coming from the Finance Ministry and may cut rates as early as in February 2025, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex
The one-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee may open near 84.88
While the rupee touched a low of 84.7350 during the session, mild dollar sales from state-run banks helped avoid further losses, traders said
The rupee fell 7 paise to trade at 84.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday dragged down by foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee remains in a weakening mode due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.70 against the greenback, then touched 84.73 in the initial trade, registering a fall of 7 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee appreciated by 5 paise to settle at 84.66 against the US dollar. "On the domestic front, all eyes will be on Industrial Production (IIP) and CPI data following last week's RBI monetary policy announcement. The 50-basis point CRR cut provided much-needed liquidity and lent support to the Rupee," CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari said. The Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept its key interest rate unchanged citing inflation risks, but cut the Cash Reserve Ratio that banks are required to park with the central bank
Rupee appreciated 7 paise to 84.64 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision. Forex traders said fresh foreign fund inflows supported investor sentiments, however, a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the domestic unit. Moreover, market participants are also awaiting cues from the upcoming Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy on Friday, which will likely focus on balancing inflation and growth. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.66 and moved in a tight range and touched 84.64 against the greenback, registering a gain of 7 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee recovered from its all-time low level and settled for the day with gains of 4 paise at 84.71 against the US dollar. "The Indian rupee is expected to open a tad stronger after the Central Bank sold dollars at 84.75 levels and ensured it stayed in the range of 84.70 to 84.75. As the RBI announces policy rates amid
The rupee traded flat against the US dollar at 84.68 on Wednesday morning as foreign inflows offset the impact of a strengthening greenback. A strengthening dollar against overseas currencies and a rise in Brent crude in international markets capped further gains in the local unit, while a positive trend in domestic equity markets prevented a drop in the currency. Forex traders said the rupee has been on a downtrend largely on the back of Donald Trump's rhetoric on BRICS currency, political instability in the Eurozone, weaker domestic macroeconomic indicators and unabated foreign portfolio outflows. At the interbank currency exchange, the local unit opened at 84.66, 2 paise higher than Tuesday's close but lost the gains immediately after to trade flat at 84.68 against the greenback. The rupee had recovered from its all-time low level and settled with gains of 4 paise at 84.68 against the US dollar on Tuesday. "The rupee opened stable at 84.68 after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The rupee fell 4 paise to all-time low of 84.76 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and unabated foreign portfolio outflows dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said the depreciation in rupee was largely on the back of Donald Trump's rhetoric on BRICs currency, political instability in the Eurozone, weaker domestic macroeconomic indicators and unabated foreign portfolio outflows. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened a 100 per cent tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine the US dollar. Moreover, market participants are also awaiting cues from the upcoming RBI monetary policy on December 6, which will likely focus on balancing inflation and growth. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.75 and moved in a tight range and touched all-time low of 84.76 against the greenback, registering a fall of 4 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee ..
Falls 21p to new low of 84.70; RBI has limited intervention room
The rupee depreciated by 0.48 per cent against the dollar in November, following a decline of 0.25 per cent in October
The rupee fell 2 paise to trade at 84.49 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday dragged down by significant foreign fund outflows and month-end dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the rupee remains in a weakening mode due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.49 against the greenback, registering a fall of 2 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 84.47 against US dollar. As FPIs sold Rs 11,000 crore of shares on Thursday Indian rupee was constantly on the selling side against the US dollar which surged to its highest at 84.51 before closing at 84.4850 with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) protecting any fall beyond 84.50 for now, Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP said. "Good month-end demand for US dollar and FPIs buying it kept dollar well bid near to 84.50. Expect the buying to continue o
The rupee had appreciated to a high of Rs 84.22 per dollar on Wednesday as the dollar index fell by 0.7 per cent after surging for the majority of the month
Dollar bids from foreign banks and importers weighed on the rupee, a trader at a private bank said. Other Asian currencies were mixed, while the dollar index trimmed losses after falling 0.7%