At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.50, then fell to 95.59, down 17 paise from its previous close.
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
The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 95.59 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the overall risk-reward appears tilted towards weakness. Forex traders said investors' sentiment turned cautious after the Reserve Bank of India on August 14 said that its swap facility for FCNR (B) deposits will be available only for deposits mobilised till August 31. Earlier, the cut-off date for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR (B) deposits was September 30. Under the FCNR (B) scheme, banks…
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The rupee experienced a six paise decline against the US dollar during early trade. Concurrently, Brent crude oil prices saw a sharp rise, approaching USD 90 per barrel, as expectations for a rapid US-Iran agreement and a reopened Strait of Hormuz diminished. Forex experts indicated oil supply ambiguity as a significant factor, causing the dollar index to rise slightly and equity markets to fall.
In early trading on Tuesday, the rupee fell by eight paise against the US dollar, closing at 95.30 from the previous day. Ongoing tensions in West Asia have heightened market anxiety, leading to soaring crude oil prices. This uncertainty pressured domestic equity markets as well. Nonetheless, the Reserve Bank of India's actions and inflows from foreign institutional investors offered some stability to the currency.
The rupee has fallen eight paise to 95.25 versus the US dollar as of Monday, influenced by a strengthening dollar and surging global crude oil costs. Despite this, foreign institutional investor inflows and solid forex reserves have provided crucial backing. Exporters might take advantage of price rises, while importers are anticipated to purchase on the dips.
The rupee fell eleven paise to 96.36 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Crude oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions and shipping concerns. Investors sought safe-haven assets, increasing demand for the US dollar. Foreign currency inflows are supporting the rupee, while the central bank manages volatility. Domestic equity markets experienced a slight downturn on Wednesday.
The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.71 against the US dollar due to the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and a strong dollar index. Asian currencies also weakened, impacting the rupee. Meanwhile, positive sentiment emerged from reports of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and ongoing trade talks between India and the US.
The Indian rupee weakened by 17 paise to 95.35 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, influenced by a strong dollar and geopolitical uncertainties. Elevated Brent crude prices, following Iran's missile launches towards Israel, further dented investor sentiment and impacted the rupee's performance.
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