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Rupee to appreciate to 82 per dollar in CY24, predicts CareEdge Ratings

The rupee settled at Rs 83.12 per Dollar on Wednesday. It moved in a narrow range of Rs 83.07 per Dollar to Rs 83.17 a Dollar in the current week as the RBI and oil companies continue to absorb inflow

Rupee trades narrow, settles 2 paise higher at 83.13 against dollar

The rupee stayed range-bound and settled 2 paise (provisional) higher at 83.13 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as positive domestic markets and a soft US dollar supported the rupee while rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows capped gains. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.15 against the greenback. The unit oscillated between an intraday low of 83.16 and a high of 83.11 against the greenback and finally settled at 83.13 against the dollar, higher by 2 paise (provisional) from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 83.15 against the US dollar. "We expect the rupee to trade with a slight positive bias as the US Dollar has softened ahead of PMI data and gains in the Japanese Yen. Markets expect PMI data to be better than the previous month's reading. However, concerns over the Red Sea region and elevated crude oil prices may cap the sharp upside," said Anuj ..

Rupee opens on flat note against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday

The rupee opened on a flat note and appreciated 1 paisa to 83.14 against the US dollar in the morning session on Wednesday, amid a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is trading with a slight negative bias amid selling pressure from foreign investors. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.15 against the dollar, then rose to 83.14, registering a rise of 1 paisa over its previous close. In the initial trade, the rupee touched an early low of 83.16 against the US dollar. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 83.15 against the US dollar. "Rupee was weakened on Tuesday as FPIs withdrew Rs 3,115 crores from share markets after a 1.5 per cent fall in indices. Wednesday's opening may pave the way to a move beyond 83.20 although in-flows are still there to counter any major demand from FPIs," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark

Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 83.16 against dollar on weak sentiment

The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 83.16 (provisional) against the US dollar, as elevated crude oil prices and weak domestic equities weighed on investor sentiments. Forex traders said foreign fund outflows also put pressure on the rupee. However, a weak US Dollar overseas cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.11 and finally settled at 83.16 (provisional) against the dollar, down by 9 paise from its previous close. During the day, it witnessed an intraday high of 83.06 and a low of 83.17 against the American currency. On Friday, the rupee settled at 83.07 against the US dollar. "We expect the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias on weak domestic markets and selling pressure from foreign investors. "Any further increase in crude oil prices may also weigh on the rupee. However, positive global markets and a weak Dollar may support the rupee at lower levels. Traders may remain cautious ahead of Richmond manufacturing index

Rupee depreciates 6 paise to 83.13 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 83.13 against the US dollar in the morning session, amid elevated crude oil prices and dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.11 against the dollar, then fell to 83.13, registering a fall of 6 paise from its previous close. In the initial trade, the rupee also touched an early high of 83.09 against the US dollar. On Friday, the rupee settled at 83.07 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 0.03 per cent to USD 80.04 per barrel. "Brent oil crossed USD 80 per barrel after strong gains on supply concerns due to disruptions in the US and Russia triggered strong gains while caution before central bank meetings also kept prices muted," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Fin

Reserve Bank of India net sells $1.9 billion in November, shows data

The rupee depreciated by 0.17 per cent in November. The RBI's net outstanding forward sales by the end of November stood at $11.9 billion, against $14.6 billion in October

Rupee depreciates 3 paise to 83.15 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 3 paise to 83.15 against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a strong greenback against major rivals overseas and massive selling in domestic equity markets. However, inflow of foreign funds in domestic equity markets and softening crude oil prices in the international markets resisted a steep fall in the domestic currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 83.13 and slipped further to 83.15 against the dollar, registering a loss of 3 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee declined 26 paise to settle at 83.12 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.08 per cent higher at 103.19 on Wednesday. Analysts attributed unabated gains in the US dollar to safe-haven demands amid concern over disruption in global trade through the Red Sea route. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.47

Rupee, govt bonds gain post lower-than-expected December CPI data

The fall in US Treasury yields and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows further aided rupee and bonds

Rupee gains 11 paise against the US dollar amid strong FPI inflows

The local currency strengthened for the eighth consecutive trading session on Friday; it touched an intraday high of 82.86 per dollar before settling at 82.92, compared to 83.03 on Thursday

Rupee up 9 paise to 83.06 against US dollar backed by foreign fund inflow

The rupee appreciated 9 paise to 83.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on the back of positive domestic equity markets and inflow of foreign fund. However, forex traders said a strong American currency and volatile crude oil prices weighed on the domestic currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 83.09, touched the level of 83.04 before trading at 83.06 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a rise of 9 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the domestic currency settled at 83.15 against the dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.09 per cent higher at 102.22 on Monday. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.12 per cent to USD 77.88 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 73.62 points or 0.10 per cent higher at 72,099.77. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 25.85 points or 0.12 p

Rupee may rise to 81/$ by 2024 end amid robust inflow hopes: Goldman Sachs

India's external balances remain favourable, with a combination of low current account deficit, strong public market capital flows, adequate forex reserves and low external debt

Rupee dwindles 3 paise, reaches 83.19 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee started the new year on a flat note and depreciated 3 paise to 83.19 against the US dollar in the morning session, amid a negative trend in domestic equities and dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the support from easing crude oil prices was negated by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.18 against the dollar, then fell to 83.19, registering a fall of 3 paise over its previous close. In the initial trade, the rupee also touched an early high of 83.15 against the US dollar. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 4 paise to settle at 83.16 against the US dollar on the last trading day of 2023. At the start of the new year, the dollar index was stable at 101.38, and Brent oil was at USD 77.07 per barrel. Asian currencies are also very stable with Yuan at 7.1253, IDR at 15,390, KRW at 1,294.53, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and ..

Nations around us reached moon, we have not risen from earth: Nawaz Sharif

"We have been responsible for our own downfall, otherwise this nation would have reached a different place," he added

India, Oman discussing utilisation of UPI stack, possibility of rupee trade

Kwatra underscored the significance of Oman's successful participation as a special guest country in the G20 during India's presidency, particularly at the G20 summit in September

Government bonds, rupee gain after US Federal Reserve raises hopes

Traders expect the benchmark yield to trade between 7.10-7.25 per cent in the near term, given the positive sentiment

Rupee rebounds 13 paise to 83.27 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rebounded by 13 paise to 83.27 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday after the greenback weakened in the overseas markets as the US Federal Reserve signalled a cut in interest rates next year. The local unit opened strong at 83.30 at the interbank foreign exchange market. The currency rose further to hit a high of 83.27 in morning deals, reflecting gains of 13 paise over the previous close. The rupee had closed at its all-time low level of 83.40 on Wednesday after retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 5.55 per cent in November. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, eased by 0.33 per cent to 102.53. The US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for a third time in a row. The officials also signalled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year. "The crash in the US 10-year yield to 4 per cent will trigger large capital flows to .

Rupee ends 1 paisa lower at 83.38 against dollar ahead of US CPI data

The rupee closed at 83.3875 against the U.S. dollar, barely changed from its close at 83.3925 in the previous session. The unit hovered between 83.36 and 83.39 on Tuesday

Rupee appreciates one paisa to 83.36 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 1 paisa to 83.36 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid foreign fund inflow and softening of the American currency against its major rivals. According to forex traders, positive cues from the domestic equity market also boosted investors' sentiment while the upward movement of crude oil prices weighed on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.36 against the greenback. The rupee touched the intra-day peak of 83.35 before trading at 83.36 against the American currency, up 1 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the domestic currency settled at 83.37 against the US dollar. "Yesterday, the dollar against its major crosses also traded with low volatility as market participants remain cautious ahead of the important FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) policy statement that is scheduled to be released later this week," Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said.

Rupee rises 3 paise to 83.37 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 3 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, amid sustained inflow of foreign funds and bullish sentiment in the domestic equity market. An upward movement in crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.39 against the dollar and rose to 83.37, up 3 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee depreciated 4 paise to close at 83.40 against the US dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said that investors will keep a close eye on monetary policy decisions from US Federal Reserve and other central banks to be announced this week. "... the commentary from the (US Fed) Governor will be important to watch and gauge a view for the major crosses. Today, volatility could remain low as no major economic data is expected to be released from the US. We expect the USD-INR (spot) to trade

Cross-border remittances using e-rupee to halve cost of such payments: Seth

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or e-rupee can help halve the cost of cross-border remittances to 2-3 per cent, an official said on Friday. Economic Affairs Secretary in the Finance Ministry Ajay Seth said CBDC can be used for trade, remittances, or any other cross-border payment. "At the moment, cross-border payment is not a very efficient system, it takes time. At the same time, there is cost factor," Seth said. Giving data, he said remittances to India is around USD 100 billion annually and compared to the global level of 8-9 per cent, the cost in India is low at 5 per cent of each transaction value. "So, for cross-border payments, CBDC can be very effective to bring down cost further to the range of 2-3 per cent," the Secretary said at the Ficci Annual Convention here. The introduction of CBDC was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The RBI began the pilot wholesale CBDC project on November 1, 2022, while the pilot on retail versi