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Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.97 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said a positive domestic market and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside
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Forex traders said a positive domestic market and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.17 and pared some losses to touch 95.11 but soon lost ground to trade at 95.22 against the greenback, lower by 7 paise from its previous close
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.92, then lost ground to touch 94.98
According to forex analysts, the rupee began trading on a flat-to-lower trajectory due to sluggish domestic equities and surging crude oil prices
Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising U.S. nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India
Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising U.S. nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 against the American currency and lost further ground to touch 95.95
Forex traders said the inflow of foreign capital failed to support the local currency due to the selling pressure in the domestic equity market and a strengthening American currency
The higher dollar index was attributed to market expectations of a hike in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which will announce its monetary policy decision on September 16
With Brent crude touching $106 per barrel, increased dollar demand from oil importers raised concerns over India's external balance and inflation, forex traders said.
Forex traders noted that while record foreign exchange reserves, active RBI intervention, and strong domestic growth offer support, rising global yields and crude prices above $108 are significantly impacting country’s import bill
Indian rupee opened lower on escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Brent has neared the $100 mark as U.S. and Iran attack each other, said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
Forex traders noted that ongoing RBI dollar sales and strong foreign-currency inflows under special schemes helped keep the rupee range-bound despite heavy external pressures
Forex traders said the RBI is keeping a tab on the rupee's fall as Brent crude prices have risen to $95 per barrel
On the domestic equities market front, Sensex declined 226.60 points to 77,028.56, while the Nifty fell 120.40 points to 24,053.55
Forex traders said the RBI's continued intervention through state-run banks helped prevent a sharper decline
Forex traders said Brent crude near $91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows.
Forex traders said Brent crude near $91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.50, then fell to 95.59, down 17 paise from its previous close.
Forex traders said investor sentiment remains fragile as the standoff between US and Iran does not seem to be coming to an end
Markets are increasingly sceptical about a quick U.S.-Iran agreement, while reports of attacks on shipping have renewed concerns about physical supply, forex traders said
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the U.S. dollar and maintained that level till the time of publishing the copy
The FII inflows and a rise in the country’s forex reserves capped a sharper fall in the local unit, forex traders said
On Thursday (August 6, 2026), the rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 95.22 against the U.S. dollar.
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex climbed 201.43 points to 78,782.43 in opening trade, while Nifty was marginally up by 16.35 points to 24,641.
Forex traders said concerns over the security of oil shipments through the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz continue to support crude oil prices
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.41 then touched 96.42 registering a fall of 6 paise from its previous close
The Sensex tumbled 593.78 points, or 0.76%, to 77,557.67, while the Nifty declined 169.20 points, or 0.70%, to 24,165.10
On July 13, the rupee depreciated 30 paise to close at 95.68 against the U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.72, then touched 95.77 against the U.S. dollar, registering a loss of 39 paise from its previous close
On July 3, the Rupee appreciated 17 paise to close at 95.18 against the U.S. dollar
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 101.31, up 0.21%
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 101.48, up 0.08%
FII outflows and a weaker start to the morning trade at the domestic equity markets put further pressure on the rupee, while a decline in crude oil prices cushioned against a steeper decline, forex traders said
On June 19, the rupee pared most of its initial gains and settled higher by 7 paise at 94.33 against the U.S. dollar
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 0.14% up at 100.23
According to traders, the Indian rupee is trading with a negative bias and remains under severe pressure due to renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia
Forex traders said elevated Brent crude prices dented investor sentiments
Forex traders said the U.S. Trade Representative’s action, amid fresh hostilities and stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, weighed on investor sentiment
At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 94.93 then lost some ground and touched an early low of 94.94, registering a fall of 9 paise from its previous close
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex declined 264.82 points to 76,224.14 in opening trade, while the Nifty dipped 27.6 points to 24,004.10
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex rose 239.14 points to 75,637.86 in early trade, while the Nifty was trading 78.30 points higher at 23,767.90
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