archivebusiness news

  Rupee weakened by 10 paise to close at 85.48 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a strengthening dollar overseas and a rise in global crude oil prices. Forex traders noted that gains in the domestic equity markets and foreign capital inflows helped limit the local currency's fall. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 85.56 and traded between an intra-day low of 85.62 and a high of 85.40 before settling at 85.48, marking a 10 paise decline from Wednesday’s close of 85.38. Anuj...

Rupee depreciated by 37 paise to close at 85.96 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by strong dollar demand from importers and foreign banks, along with a surge in crude oil prices. Forex traders highlighted that surging US bond yields are unsettling global investors. "Moreover, the narrowing yield differential between India and the US is making Indian assets less attractive," they noted. Elevated crude oil prices, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, further dampened investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened...

Here's how to properly calculate your property tax billNot sure how to calculate your property tax bill? Here's how to do it properly.In 2023, Davidson County led all Tennessee counties in total property tax per capita at $2,161, according to a Sycamore Institute study of property tax rates and capacity across the state.The study argues that a tax rate on its own tells us "very little" about whether residents in a Tennessee county actually pay high or low property taxes overall.Some Nashvillians are bracing for the prospect of a higher...

Dave Williams  |  Capitol Beat News ServiceReal estate investor headed to prison in Atlanta fraud schemeBy Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA - The head of a commercial real estate investment firm has been sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay $45 million in restitution in a fraud scheme involving the Atlanta Financial Center in Buckhead.Elchonon (Elie) Schwartz, 46, of New York City pleaded guilty in February to one count of wire fraud. Schwartz convinced more than 800 investors to send him $62.8 million, including $54 million...

Rupee gained 1 paisa to settle at 85.53 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, helped by strong foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a slight drop in the dollar index. However, the rupee’s rise was limited due to higher Brent crude prices, weak domestic equity markets, and data showing India’s trade deficit widening in April, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee started strong at 85.28 and moved between 85.28 and 85.70 during the day. It finally closed at 85.53, up just 1 paisa from Thursday’s...

The rupee opened 31 paise stronger at Rs 85.05 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by firm domestic equities and a further easing in retail inflation. At the interbank foreign‑exchange market, the local unit briefly touched Rs 85.23 before paring some gains. It had closed flat at Rs 85.36 on Tuesday after surrendering early strength. Currency traders warned that a sharp rise in global crude prices could soon cap the rupee’s advance. Brent crude has hovered near USD 66 a barrel in recent sessions, a level...

Rupee pared most of its initial gains to end 3 paise higher at 85.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by rising risk appetite amid easing trade tensions. However, gains were capped by the impact of rising crude oil prices, a strong US dollar, and profit booking in domestic equities, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 84.70 and fluctuated between an intra-day high of 84.62 and a low of 85.48 against the greenback. It ultimately closed the session at 85.33 (provisional), marking...

Rupee appreciated by 74 paise to 84.62 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and optimism from the US-China tariff truce. Forex dealers attributed the rally to renewed foreign investor confidence in Indian assets, following positive developments on both regional and global fronts. “The easing of cross-border tension between India and Pakistan, along with the recent US-China trade deal, has improved market sentiment,” a dealer noted. On Saturday, India and Pakistan agreed to cease all hostilities across land, air and sea borders with...

Rupee fell sharply by 84 paise to close at 85.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan triggered risk aversion among investors. Forex traders said the domestic currency came under pressure after Pakistan attempted to target several Indian military sites using drones and missiles—a move thwarted by India's defence systems. The geopolitical stress, coupled with a stronger US dollar and rising crude oil prices, further weighed on sentiment. The rupee opened at 84.61 at the interbank foreign exchange and swung between a...