Indian rupee remained among better performing Asian currencies in 2020: Thakur
Minister for State for Finance Anurag Thakur said India enforced one of the most stringent lockdowns during April-June, 2020, compared to other key Asian countries and the contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) is consistent with the effect of the stringent lockdown.
Indian rupee opens 5 paise lower against US dollar
The dollar index rose 0.1 per cent to 90.561, extending its gain for the week to 0.7 per cent, but is still on track for a more than 6 per cent decline this year.
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Indian rupee trades 3 paise higher against the US dollar
The rupee opened at 73.80 against the US dollar, 1 paise lower from the previous close of 73.79. At 10:10 am, it was up 3 paise at 73.76 against the US dollar.
A surging US dollar to hit Indian rupee
The rupee is likely to edge lower against the US dollar as traders are likely to buy the latter after a clear mandate in the US presidential election eliminated political and fiscal uncertainty in that country.
Will gains in Indian rupee last?
In the middle of a pandemic, the rupee has moved past the 73 mark to hit a six-month high against the dollar. And that's not it, analysts are expecting it to rise further. But what's behind this swift movement in the domestic currency? And why isn't RBI interfering to rein in the rupee this time around?Will gains in Indian rupee last?
RBI refutes reports of withdrawal of old Rs 100, Rs 10, Rs 5 notes
While announcing the issuance of new Rs 100 denomination banknotes with base colour Lavender in July 2018, RBI had said banknotes in the denomination of Rs 100 issued by it in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender.
Indian rupee opens 10 paise lower against the US dollar
On Monday, the Rupee fell to the lowest level in a month following broad based strength in the dollar against its major crosses. Dollar gained on the back of safe haven buying as the number of Covid cases started to increase in the US and the EU.
Rupee settles 7 paise higher at 73.42 against US dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.32 per cent to 90.04.
Rupee to end 2020 on a bullish note
Rupee has been a laggard in 2020, as the currency did not appreciate much despite record inflows.
Rupee rallies 21 paise to 73.55 against US dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.20 per cent to 90.23.
Rupee opens 9 paise higher against the US dollar
The rupee opened at 73.67 against the US dollar, up 9 per cent from its previous close of 73.76.
Rupee settles 8 paise higher at 73.76 against US dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.29 per cent to 90.39.
Rupee opens 17 paise lower against the US dollar
The rupee opened at 73.96 against the US dollar, compared to the previous close of 73.79.
Rupee trades 13 paise lower against the US dollar
At 10:11 am, the rupee was trading at 73.70 against the US dollar, compared to the previous close of 73.57. It had opened at 73.76.
Rupee settles flat at 73.59 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 73.52 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 73.39 and a low of 73.59.
Rupee opens 1 paise higher against the US dollar
The greenback was pinned near a two-and-a-half year low, with markets heavily short dollars as investors bet on better returns in other currencies as the pandemic recovery takes hold.
Rupee trades 11 paise lower against the US dollar
On Wednesday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range for the second successive session as market participants remained cautious ahead of the important industrial production number that will be released on Friday.
Jump in hedging costs raises dollar funding bill for India firms
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Rupee opens 7 paise higher against the US Dollar
The rupee opened at 73.83 against the US dollar, compared to the previous close of 73.90.
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Gold rises by Rs 45, silver gains Rs 407
Spot gold prices for 24 karat in Delhi were trading up by Rs 45 in line with recovery in global gold prices despite rupee appreciation
Rupee opens 10 paise higher against the US dollar
The rupee opened at Rs 73.79 against the dollar compared with the previous close of 73.89.
Gold, silver rise marginally
In the international market, gold was trading with gains at USD 1,815 per ounce, while silver was quoting flat at USD 23.42 per ounce.
Rupee settles 3 paise higher at 73.88 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit traded in a narrow range as rising COVID-19 cases offset positive sentiments surrounding the progress on the vaccine front.
Rupee trades 6 paise higher against the US dollar
The US dollar was on the defensive on Thursday as downbeat US economic data and optimism about coronavirus vaccines prompted investors to seek out riskier assets tied to global commodities and emerging markets, Reuters reported.
Rupee settles 10 paise higher at 73.91 against US dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.10 percent to 92.13.
Rupee gains 4 paise against the US dollar
Rupee opened at 73.99 against the US dollar, compared with the previous close of 74.00. At 10:12 am, it was up 4 paise at 73.96
Gold plunges Rs 1,049; silver tumbles Rs 1,588
Silver also faced selling pressure as it tumbled by Rs 1,588 to Rs 59,301 per kg from Rs 60,889 per kg in the previous trade.
Rupee trades flat against the US dollar
Globally, risk-sensitive currencies gained on Tuesday as investors breathed easier after US President Donald Trump accepted the start of a transition to a Joe Biden administration, that is expected to include former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary, Reuters reported.
Rupee opens 4 paise higher against the US dollar
The Indian rupee opened at 74.11 against the US dollar compared with the previous close of 74.15.
Gold inches up by Rs 65; silver jumps Rs 298
Spot gold prices for 24 carat gold at Delhi were trading up by Rs 65 reflecting overnight gains made in international gold prices limiting upside on rupee appreciation,
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Mazhar Mohammad of Chartviewindia.in said, in next trading session, if the index settles below 12,800 levels on closing basis, then it may kick in the much needed corrective downswing with initial targets of 12,600 levels.
Upside for Indian rupee seen limited despite multiple positives
Reserve Bank of India's stated foreign exchange policy has been to only curb extreme volatility
Gold falls Rs 357, silver declines Rs 532
The yellow metal had closed at Rs 50,610 per 10 gram in the previous trade.
Rupee opens on flat note against US dollar
"The US and countries across Europe are enforcing stricter measures to tackle the rising second wave of cases. This has stalled the global risk rally as of now. However, with progress on the vaccine front, there are no signs of panic as yet," said Abhishek Goenka, Founder and CEO, IFA Global.
Investors go long on Asian currencies, Indian rupee bets at 3-year high: Poll
The rupee has appreciated close to 3% over the past two weeks after the central bank cut back on aggressive dollar-buying it has been undertaking in recent months to build reserves and keep the currency in check to help exports and its virus-hit economy.
Rupee opens 3 paise higher against the US dollar
In the previous session, rupee fell sharply against the greenback ahead of the important inflation and industrial production number that were released later in the day.
RBI remains net purchaser of US dollar in September, buys $8.17 bn
During the one-month period, the rupee lost a marginal 0.2 percent to the greenback marking itself as one of the worst performing Asian currencies.
Rupee opens 7 paise lower against the US dollar
In Asian trade, the dollar held broad gains as investors adjusted some of their bullish expectations about a Covid-19 vaccine, tempering a recent rally in risk assets but keeping enough confidence to support the greenback against other safe-havens, Reuters reported.
Rupee may return near pre-pandemic levels by March: Nomura
India’s currency rose from a two-month low last week ahead of U.S. election results to 74.3725 per dollar on Wednesday.
Rupee slumps 18 paise against US dollar to 74.36
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened on a weak note at 74.24 and swung between the day's high of 74.18 and low of 74.50 to the US dollar.
Rupee opens 7 paise higher against the US dollar
After strengthening in the past few sessions, the Indian unit came under pressure in the previous session on the back of short covering moves even as the domestic equities surged to record high levels.
Rupee opens 25 paise higher against the US dollar
Motilal Oswal analysts said on the domestic front, the focus will now be on the inflation and industrial production number that will be released later during the week and price rise could keep the rupee gains in check.
Rupee opens 40 paise higher at 73.98 against dollar
Brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects rupee to trade higher in Friday’s session and quote in the range of 73.80 and 74.40.
GST collection, power consumption show recovery: Ex-RBI chief C Rangarajan
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India's cotton exports could jump 40% to seven-year high as prices rally
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Bank of Baroda Q2 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 1,679 crore YoY
CEO Sanjiv Chadha said higher retail loan growth together with lower cost of funds gave the bank confidence of sustaining its profits in the immediate future.
Rupee slips below 74-mark against dollar, hits lowest level since Aug 27
The Indian rupee opened at 74.05 against the dollar, down 17 paise from the previous close of 73.88.
Rupee opens 2 paise higher against the US dollar
The dollar index, the greenback’s measure against a basket of currencies, was up 0.2 per cent, with the US elections' uncertainty adding to the "risk-off" tone.
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Rupee opens 5 paise lower at 73.43 against the US dollar
On Thursday, the rupee came under pressure in the latter half of the session following a plunge in domestic equities and strength in the dollar against its major crosses, and selling across the board was witnessed.
Rupee opens 12 paise lower at 73.39 against the US dollar
Analysts expect weaker-than-expected economic data on the domestic front to keep the rupee weighed down against the US dollar.
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Rupee recovers by 13 paise; ends 2-day losing streak
During the session, the local unit witnessed an intra-day high of 73.29 and a low of 73.55 against the American currency.
Rupee gets lift from stock flows, current account surplus
Consensus forecasts by analysts surveyed suggest the rupee could struggle in the fourth quarter. The median estimate is for the the currency to end the year at 73.83 per dollar, slightly weaker than the 73.2875 it closed at on Monday.
Rupee settles 10 paise higher at 73.76 against US dollar
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee settled at 73.86 against the greenback.
Rupee widens losses by 7 paise against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.78 per US dollar and traded between a high of 73.75 and a low of 73.91 during the session. It finally closed at 73.86, registering a fall of 7 paise over its previous close.
Rupee settles 18 paise lower against US dollar
On Friday, the rupee had staged a smart rebound and close at 73.61 against the US dollar.
FPIs pull out net Rs 476 cr so far in Sept from Indian markets
They had invested Rs 46,532 crore in August, Rs 3,301 crore in July and Rs 24,053 crore in June on net basis.
Rupee settles 28 paise higher at 73.61 against US dollar
On Thursday, the rupee dived 32 paise to touch a near one-month low of 73.89 against the US dollar.
Rupee gains marginally against US dollar
On Tuesday, the rupee depreciated 20 paise to settle at 73.58 against the US dollar.
Gold, silver tumble on weak global trend
The yellow metal had closed at Rs 52,000 per 10 gram in the previous trading session.
$25b ‘safe-haven’ buys in 2 months, but super-low returns for RBI
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Rupee sees high volatility against US dollar ahead of US Fed policy decision
"The focus will be on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) tonight. Market participants would expect further clarifications from the US Fed on how average inflation targeting framework would be implemented," said Abhishek Goenka Founder and CEO, IFA Global.
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Rupee settles 9 paise higher at 73.46 against US dollar
During the session, the domestic unit witnessed an intra-day high of 73.16 and a low of 73.50 against the greenback.
Rupee opens 11 paise higher at 73.44 against dollar
On the domestic front, market participants will be keeping an eye on the industrial production number that will be released on Friday and the weaker-than-expected number could keep gains capped for the currency.
Rupee opens 4 paise down at 73.18 against dollar
Overseas investors pulled out Rs 900 crore on net basis from domestic markets in the first four trading sessions of this month as weak economic data and India-China border tensions hit market sentiment.
Rupee opens 18 paise down at 73.21 against dollar
The US dollar advanced for the second straight day after remaining under pressure in the past few sessions despite private payrolls number falling short of expectations.
Rupee opens 20 paise down at 73.07 against dollar
“Momentum in today’s session is likely to be curbed as the dollar rose marginally against its major crosses. For the day, we expect USDINR (Spot) to quote in the range of 72.70 and 73.20,” brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services said.
RBI has just twisted yields to stem drop in bond values
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Rupee zooms past 73-mark, settles 73 paise higher at 72.87 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.18 against the US dollar, gained further ground during the trading session and finally settled for the day at 72.87 against the greenback, registering a surge of 73 paise over its previous close of 73.60.
Gold rebounding again, but analysts divided in outlook this time
Bullion prices recovered on Monday after falling last week. Gold prices at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the October contract were trading 0.5 per cent higher at about Rs 51,700 per 10 gm at in early afternoon trade, supported by rupee depreciation.
India gold discounts hit five-month high as price dip fails to stir demand
On Friday, local gold futures traded around 51,200 rupees ($699) per 10 grams, having retreated from a record 56,191 rupees hit earlier this month.
Rupee posts biggest weekly gain in 20 months as RBI stands aside
"The sharp fall in dollar/rupee spot has been very unexpected and traders are in shock, with every major support being tested," said Rahul Gupta, head of currency research at Emkay Global Financial Services.
Rupee gains 40 paise; touches 73.90 against dollar after RBI Guv comments
The rupee rose 40 paise from its closing level of 74.30 on Wednesday.In morning trade on Thursday, it had touched 74.36 against the American currency.
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Rupee pares early gains, settles 1 paisa down at 74.33 against USD
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.12 per cent down at 93.18.
Rupee hits over 5-month high, trades at 74.17 against dollar
Overseas investors have poured in over Rs 40,000 crore in domestic markets on a net basis in August so far as the excess liquidity in global markets found its way to emerging markets like India.
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The rupee gained 0.70% to close at 74.32/$, its strongest level since March 18.
Rupee makes U-turn, logs steep 52 paise gains against US dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.15 per cent at 93.11.
NRI rupee deposits surge four-fold in Q1 as interest rate gap widens
Non-resident Indians are betting big on India, a sign of their faith in the Indian rupee as well as the economic outlook for the country, as bank deposits from the diaspora swelled in sharp contrast to the prevailing historic low interest rates.
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It purchased $30 billion of foreign exchange in the four months to July to bolster what is already the world’s fifth-largest FX hoard.
Rupee rises 7 paise to 74.69 against US dollar in early trade
Forex traders further said that markets will look ahead to the US Federal Reserve minutes scheduled to release tonight.
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Rupee fights August curse with wall of money into nation’s banks
ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and mortgage lender HDFC Ltd. have raised a combined 350 billion rupees ($4.7 billion) this month.
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 74.90 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.85 against the US dollar, then lost ground and finally settled at 74.90 against the American currency, registering a decline of 6 paise over its previous close of 74.84.
RBI’s June dollar purchases hit 4-year high
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Rupee settles on flat note, down 1 paisa at 74.84 against US dollar
During the session, the domestic unit witnessed an intra-day high of 74.78 and a low of 74.92 against the greenback.
Rupee settles 12 paise higher at 74.78 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.83 against the US dollar and gained further ground to settle at 74.78, up 12 paise over its previous close of 74.90.
KPIT hits upper circuit on sustained deal wins in Q1
Shares of mid-tier IT company KPIT Technologies hit an upper circuit with 5 per cent gain on Tuesday morning amid a weakness among the stocks of its top-tier peers.
Rupee opens 9 paise down at 74.90 against dollar
Earlier, the local currency on Friday closed with a marginal 3 paise gain at 74.81 to the US dollar amid weakness in the greenback against key global peers.
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