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Rupee ends weaker on elevated US Treasury yields, record low not in sight

The rupee closed at 83.1450 against the U.S. dollar as compared with 82.93 in the previous session. Most Asian currencies fell, with the Thai bhat and offshore Chinese yuan leading losses

Rupee gives up index inclusion-led rally; RBI counted on to help

The rupee was at 83.12 against the US dollar by 11:00 am IST compared with 82.93 in the previous session. The dollar index was largely flat in Asia, but remained near 6-month highs

Inclusion of Indian bonds in JP Morgan index to widen investor base: CEA

The inclusion of G-Secs will be staggered over a 10-month period from June 28, 2024 to March 31, 2025, indicating one per cent increment on its index weight

Indian bonds, and rupee surge post inclusion in JPMorgan EM bond index

Market experts are projecting approximately $30 billion in inflows into the government bond market following India's inclusion in the index

Rupee and govt bond end steady despite rise in US Treasury yields

The rupee settled at Rs. 83.09 a dollar on Thursday, against Rs. 83.08 per dollar on Wednesday

Rupee falls to record closing low as rising oil pushes up dollar demand

Possible dollar sales from the RBI helped the local unit stay above lifetime lows. The rupee had fallen to a record low of 83.29 in October last year

Rupee bond curve steepens as RBI changes rules for bank investing

The revised rules require the Reserve Bank of India's approval for any change in classification of bond holdings out of the held-to-maturity book

Rupee up 10 paise to 82.93 amid positive trend in domestic equities

The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 82.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday tracking a positive trend in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the soft US dollar and positive domestic markets provided support, while concerns over global economic slowdown and rising expectations of a rate hike by FOMC amid strong economic data from the US may cap sharp gains for the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.93, registering a rise of 10 paise over its last close. On Monday, the rupee closed on a flat note at 83.03 against the American currency. In the initial trade, the rupee also touched a low of 83.00 against the greenback. "Major crosses have been weighed down in the last few weeks following broader strength in the dollar. Safe haven buying in the greenback is witnessed also as economic concerns in China continue to weigh on the overall market sentiment," Gaurang

Rupee continued upward trend, rises 9 paise to 82.93 against US dollar

The rupee continued its upward trend for the second straight session and appreciated by 9 paise to 82.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and a weak American currency against major overseas rivals. However, firm crude oil prices hovering above USD 90 per barrel and outflow of foreign funds weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened 9 paise higher at 82.93 and traded in a narrow range of 82.90 to 82.96 against the greenback. On Friday, the rupee closed at 83.02 against the US dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said this week the domestic inflation number will be important to watch and could trigger volatility for the currency. "Today, volatility for major crosses including the rupee could remain low as no major economic data is expected to release. We expect the USDINR (Spot) to trade sideways with

RBI's currency defence has likely extended to rupee futures: Traders

Its likely intervention in exchange-traded derivatives is reflected in the more-than-$1 bn jump in open interest on September USD/INR futures over the last three sessions on NSE

Rupee rises 10 paise to 83.13 against US dollar, recovers from all-time low

The rupee recovered from its all-time low levels and appreciated by 10 paise to 83.13 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as firm crude oil prices and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market dented investor sentiments, while positive domestic equities cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.13, registering a rise of 10 paise over its last close. On Thursday, the rupee depreciated 10 paise to its lifetime low of 83.23 against the US dollar. Forex traders expect the rupee to trade with a negative bias on a strong dollar and elevated crude oil prices. Disappointing European data may further support the dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell marginally by 0.15 per cent to 104.89. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.

Rupee closes at record low vs dollar amid China slowdown concerns

In the current financial year, the rupee has depreciated by 1.25 per cent. It depreciated by 7.8 per cent in the previous financial year, FY22

India digital rupee transactions hits 18,000 a day, still below target

The central bank last year began pilot programmes to use the e-rupee in retail and wholesale markets as an alternative to cash

With Indian rupee near record low, RBI steps up NDF intervention: Bankers

The rupee was at 83.1525 to the U.S. dollar as of 11:16 a.m. IST, not too far from its record low of 83.29 hit in October 2022. The currency has largely avoided the decline in its Asian peers

Rupee depreciates 2 paise to hit lowest level of 83.15 against US dollar

The rupee fell 2 paise to hit the lowest level of 83.15 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid a strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said, massive selling of equities by foreign investors in the past few sessions and subdued market sentiment also put pressure on the Indian currency. Crude oil breached the level of USD 90 per barrel after oil producing countries agreed to extend supply cut till December this year, while dollar strengthened on safe-haven demand. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.15 against the dollar, 2 paise lower from its previous close. The unit traded in a narrow range of 83.14 to 83.16 against the greenback. On Wednesday, the rupee declined by 9 paise to close at 83.13 against the dollar. Earlier, the rupee had touched the level of 83.13 on August 21 this year. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell marginally by

Rupee to stay weak, third of analysts expect new low within a year: Poll

However, the RBI's regular interventions, which have brought foreign currency reserves below $600 billion, ensured limited depreciation

Rupee settles near all time low of Rs. 83.14 as dollar index rises

The dollar index rose to 104.86, weighing on the Indian unit. The dollar index measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies

Rupee falls to 3-week low against dollar amid weakness in Asian currencies

Moreover, oil companies bought dollars as the Brent crude oil prices rose to $88.70 per barrel, which further weighed on the Indian currency

Rupee depreciates 13 paise to 82.84 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 13 paise to 82.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid the withdrawal of foreign funds from domestic equities and firm crude oil prices. Positive sentiment in the equity markets failed to provide support to the Indian currency facing pressure due to the elevated level of greenback, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.78, then touched the lowest level of 82.84 against the American currency, registering a decline of 13 paise over its last close. On Monday, the rupee had settled at 82.71 against the dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said, "Volatility in rupee remained low following lack of cues on the domestic as well as global front." In the next couple of sessions, services PMI number from major economies will likely trigger a move for the rupee. "Today, the focus will be on the services PMI number that will be released from the Euro zone an

Sensex soars 556 pts, Nifty tops 19,400; Metal index rallies 3%, Auto 2%

Closing Bell on September 1, 2023: In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.75 per cent each