Page 60 - Rupee Vs Dollar

67% of fall in forex reserves due to valuation changes: RBI governor Das

Das reiterated on Friday the RBI does not target any particular level for the domestic exchange rate and only intervenes in the market to smoothen out excessive volatility

Centre to put curbs on imports of some items to arrest rupee's fall: Report

The authorities have already started to track the imports of select products, including electronics. However, a final decision is still to be made

Rupee weakness likely to pressure RBI on 50-bps rate hike: Analysts

Currency closes at 81.85/$, 9 p higher than previous close

India's forex reserves fell the most among emerging economies: Report

Since the beginning of 2022, India's reserves have fallen 13.88 per cent from $633.6 billion to $545.6 billion

US economy, geopolitics: Factors that could roil markets next quarter

With the rupee weakening against the US dollar, a more hawkish pivot by RBI is expected

Rupee decline starts to cut into Sensex earnings in dollar terms

The recent decline in the US equity market has revealed a significant valuation gap between the Indian and the US equity markets

Rupee closes marginally higher against US dollar, RBI intervention seen

The rupee had opened higher at 81.61, but was not able to sustain the gains on dollar buying by foreign banks and oil companies

F&O expiry: Nifty holds 16,800, Sensex dips 188 pts day ahead of RBI policy

CLOSING BELL: ITC, Dr Reddy's Labs, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, M&M, NTPC, and Nestle India were the top large-cap winners, while Asian Paints, Tech M, Wipro, TCS, Titan, Kotak Bank sank

Rupee appreciates 35 paise to 81.58 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 35 paise to 81.58 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.60 against the dollar, then touched 81.58, registering a gain of 35 paise over its previous close. In initial trade, the rupee also touched 81.75 against the American currency. On Wednesday, the rupee plunged below the 82-mark for the first time in intraday trade before settling 40 paise down at 81.93 against the dollar. According to Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, the rupee opened stronger on Thursday, tracking the overnight weakness of the dollar and treasury yields. However, concerns on fiscal loosening and monetary tightening will keep the dollar supported and cap gains for the local currency. Most Asian and emerging market peers started weak on Thursday morning and will also cap gains in the rupee. "Investors now await the RBI's mon

Rupee at another low of 81.94 per dollar as US Fed talks up rate hikes

RBI may have sold more than $1 bln in FX mkt, prevented rupee from breaching 82/$1

Finance Ministry not in favour of exhausting forex reserves to defend rupee

"It (rupee) should fall, otherwise the trade-rated exchange rate will become uncompetitive," the official said

Aggressive rate hikes may be counterproductive in short run: Emkay Wealth

Aggressive rate hikes by central banks globally to tame soaring inflation may prove counterproductive in the short run, Emkay Wealth Management said on Wednesday. Underlining that geopolitical tensions, soaring crude oil prices and worries around recession in the developed countries are some of the major risks threatening the markets, Emkay Wealth Management however said India fears no major risks. However, there are risks related to slowing of exports and currency depreciation, the company said during a webinar. The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low of Rs 81.93 per dollar on Wednesday. "Inflation has become a concern for most major economies, and central banks are resorting to aggressive rate hikes. This move could push up inflationary pressures, proving counterproductive in the short run. The dollar index and crude are the two key indicators to watch out for in the next few quarters," Joseph K Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management said. Central banks across th

Rupee posts another new low against US dollar, but fares better than peers

The rupee's decline on Wednesday was less than that of other major Asian currencies, likely thanks to the RBI's intervention

Rupee hits new low, inches towards 82 per dollar on hawkish US Fed

So far in 2022, the rupee has depreciated around 9.2% against US dollar

Rupee depreciates 40 paise to all-time low of 81.93 against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 40 paise to an all-time low of 81.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as the strengthening of the American currency and risk-averse sentiment among investors weighed on the local unit. Moreover, a negative trend in domestic equities and significant foreign fund outflows sapped investor appetite, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 81.90 against the greenback, then fell to 81.93, registering a fall of 40 paise over its previous closing. On Tuesday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled 14 paise higher at 81.53 against the dollar. The rupee opened weaker on Wednesday as the dollar resumed its upward momentum supported by hawkish Fed talk, said Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities. The local unit could track the weakness of the Asian and emerging market peers, Iyer said, adding that a delay in local bonds' inclusion for listing on a major global index this year could al

Equities, Gold, FDs: Where should you invest as global headwinds rise?

With the domestic economy looking ripe to shine despite a possible global recession, analysts recommend investors look at investing a bulk of their investable surplus in equities

Rupee inches up, likely delay in bond index inclusion caps gains

Reuters on Tuesday reported local govt bonds will likely only be included in the JPMorgan emerging market global index early next year as New Delhi still needs to address various operational issues

Indices fall for 5th day; Sensex dips 38pts, Nifty at 17K after choppy day

CLOSING BELL: Among sectors, defensives rose in trades today with the Nifty IT, FMCG, and Pharma indices advancing between 0.6 per cent and 0.9 per cent

As US dollar retreats, rupee rises 37 paise to 81.30 in early trade

The rupee appreciated 37 paise to 81.30 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.45 against the dollar, then touched 81.30, registering a gain of 37 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee plunged 58 paise to close at an all-time low of 81.67 against the dollar. According to Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, the rupee appreciated against the greenback as the dollar took a breather. According to experts, focus will now shift to RBI's meeting this week, with its decision due on Friday. "Most Asian and emerging market peers have started mixed, but a positive start in the equity futures could aid sentiments. The dollar index was marginally weaker, while the Euro, Sterling and the Yen strengthened against the greenback in this Tuesday morning trade," Iyer said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenbac

Analysts see Rupee hitting 85 levels; Fibonacci charts, too, show weakness

As per the weekly Fibonacci chart, the Rupee can depreciate to 82 - 82.20 - 82.40 during the week. However, in case the currency sustains below 81.55-level a corrective move to 80.50 seems possible.