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Rupee gains 4 paise to 82.29 against US dollar tracking gains in equities

The rupee appreciated 4 paise to 82.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a weak greenback in the overseas market and positive domestic equities. Fresh foreign capital infusion in capital markets also strengthened sentiment, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened weak at 82.39 against the dollar, then gained ground to quote at 82.29, registering a rise of 4 paise over its previous close. The domestic unit was moving in a tight range of 82.39-82.29 in early deals. In the previous session on Thursday, the rupee jumped 48 paise to close at 82.33 against the dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.23 per cent to 110.35. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 220.59 points or 0.37 per cent higher at 59,977.43. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 60.50 points or 0.34 per cent to 17,797.45. Foreign Institutional Investors

Political currency or divine help?

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Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 82.81 to dollar amid easing crude prices

The rupee appreciated 7 paise to close at 82.81 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as easing crude oil prices buoyed investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.71 and witnessed a high of 82.62 and a low of 82.81. It finally settled at 82.81 against the American currency, registering a rise of 7 paise over its previous close. In the previous session on Friday, the rupee had slipped 9 paise to close at 82.88 against the dollar. The forex market was closed on Monday on account of Diwali. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was quoted at 111.98. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 1.59 per cent to USD 91.78 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 287.70 points or 0.48 per cent to end at 59,543.96, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 74.40 points or 0.42 per cent to 17,656.35. Foreign Institutional Invest

Rupee gains 26 paise against US dollar tracking positive trend in equities

The rupee appreciated 26 paise to 82.62 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday tracking a positive trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.71 against the dollar, then gained some ground to quote at 82.62, a gain of 26 paise over its previous close. In the previous session on Friday, the rupee slipped 9 paise to close at 82.88 against the dollar. The forex market was closed on Monday on account of Diwali. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.12 per cent to 111.85. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.28 per cent to USD 93.52 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 51.96 points or 0.09 per cent higher at 59,883.62. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 23.80 points or 0.13 per cent to 17,754.55. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets as they offloaded shares wo

Rupee weakens nearly 10% by end of Samvat 2078 on global pressures

A weakening bias in the rupee continued in October with foreign portfolio investment outflows, pushing it above 82 levels

Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 82.88 against dollar amid strong greenback

The rupee slipped 9 paise to close at 82.88 against the US dollar on Friday amid a strong greenback overseas. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.89 and witnessed a high of 82.59 and a low of 82.91. It finally settled at 82.88 against the American currency, registering a drop of 9 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee had rebounded from its lifetime low to close 21 paise higher at 82.79. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.47 per cent to 113.41. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 0.11 per cent to USD 92.28 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 104.25 points or 0.18 per cent to end at 59,307.15, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 12.35 points or 0.07 per cent to 17,576.30. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital markets as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,864.79 crore

Rupee falls 12 paise to 82.91 against dollar as US currency firm in markets

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 82.91 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday tracking a firm American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.89 against the dollar, then lost further ground to 82.91, registering a loss of 12 paise over its previous close. The local unit also touched 82.75 against the American currency in initial deals. On Thursday, the rupee rebounded from its lifetime low to close 21 paise higher at 82.79 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.11 per cent to 113. The rupee which closed at 82.79 against the dollar opened slightly weaker. On Thursday, the RBI intervened by selling more than a billion dollars and the rupee gained from a low of 83.23 to 82.70, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors. The dollar index and oil were flat at 113 and USD 92.30 per barrel, respecti

RBI intervenes to claw rupee back from fresh intraday low vs dollar

Central bank may have sold around $1 billion in Fx market on Thursday

Rupee to drop further to 84.50 against dollar by year-end: Poll

The Indian rupee will fall further against the US dollar over the rest of the year, a Reuters poll on Thursday showed, setting up the currency for its steepest annual decline in at least nine years

Rupee at fresh low as Fed rate hike fears intensify, dollar strengthens

RBI not yet seen intervening heavily for the rupee, expected to step in around 83.40/$1 mark

Rupee hits record low of 83.06 in opening trade against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 6 paise to a record low of 83.06 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday due to a stronger greenback overseas and unrelenting foreign fund outflows. Besides, a sell-off in domestic equities and risk-averse sentiments weighed on the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened weak at 83.05 against the dollar, then slipped further to quote 83.06, a fall of 6 paise over its previous close. The local currency also hit a high of 83.07 in early deals. In the previous session on Wednesday, the rupee plunged 60 paise to end at 83 against the dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.07 per cent to 113.06. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.17 per cent to USD 92.25 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 140.09 points or 0.24 per cent lower at 58,967.10. Similarly, the broader NSE Nift

Rupee declines 0.8%, closes at fresh all-time low of 83 vs US dollar

Analysts say RBI is allowing the depreciation amid wider CAD and higher US interest rates

Top headlines: UltraTech Q2 net falls 42%; rupee breaches 83 per dollar

Besides, rising crude prices in the international markets and risk-averse sentiment among investors weighed on the local currency, traders said

Rupee appreciates 6 paise to 82.34 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 6 paise to 82.34 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as a firm trend in domestic equities strengthened investor sentiment. However, persistent foreign capital outflows capped the gains of the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 82.32 against the dollar, then lost some ground to quote at 82.34, a gain of 6 paise over its previous close. In the previous session on Tuesday, the rupee slipped 10 paise to end at 82.40 against the dollar The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.06 per cent to 112.06. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.59 per cent to USD 90.56 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 258.72 points or 0.44 per cent higher at 59,219.32. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 69.30 points or 0.40 per cent to 17,556.25. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)

Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 82.40 against US dollar on forex outflows

The rupee pared its initial gains to close 10 paise down at 82.40 against the US dollar in a restricted trade on Tuesday. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 82.21 against the greenback. It witnessed an intra-day high of 82.02 and a low of 82.40 against the American currency during the session. It finally ended at 82.40 against the US dollar, down 10 paise from its previous close of 82.30. The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.18 per cent to 112.24. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.27 per cent to USD 91.37 per barrel. "Rupee continued to consolidate in a narrow range in the last few sessions despite volatility in major crosses. Reaction on the rupee remained muted even as the dollar fell marginally against its major crosses," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Risk on sentiment got a boost after Britain's new finance minister ...

RBI's currency intervention ends up hurting rupee carry trade: Analysts

The Reserve Bank of India's currency intervention is making the rupee less attractive for carry traders, analysts said.

Rupee advances 22 paise to 82.08 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 22 paise to 82.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, tracking positive domestic equities and an overnight fall in the dollar index. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.21 against the dollar, then gained further ground to touch 82.08, a gain of 22 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee depreciated by 11 paise to close at 82.30 against the US dollar. The rupee started stronger this Tuesday, tracking an overnight fall in the dollar index, said Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities. "RBI's continued presence in the markets and oil prices have stabilised and could aid sentiments," Iyer said, adding that Asian and emerging market peers remained weak this Tuesday morning amid recessionary fears and could cap appreciation bias for the local unit. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.10 per cent to 112.15. Brent crude futures, t

As RBI spreads out Fx interventions, forward premium hits 11-year lows

The central bank looks to protect headline reserves, deter offshore/onshore arbitrage on Rs with buy-sell swaps in forex market

Indian Rupee has performed much better, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (local time) said that Indian Rupee has performed much better than many other emerging market currencies in reference to the value of Rs dropping against the USD as geo-political tensions continue to rise.Speaking at a media briefing on her official US visit, she explained that it was not the Rs weakening rather USD was strengthening.Responding to ANI on measures being taken to tackle the slide, she said, "First of all, I will look at it, not Rupee sliding and look at it as USD strengthening incessantly. So, obviously, all other currencies are performing against the strengthening of the USD. It is a matter of fact that Indian Rupee has probably stood this USD rates going up, exchange rate in favour of the USD. The Indian rupee has performed much better than many other emerging market currencies. The efforts of RBI are more towards seeing that there is not too much volatility, it is not to intervene in .