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  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...

The Indian rupee extended its fall on Friday, declining by 30 paise against the US dollar, as intensifying geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan sparked risk-off sentiment in the market. Increased demand for the US dollar also dented investor sentiments.Rupee depreciated 30 paise to open at 85.88 against the greenback on Friday. The local currency saw its steepest single-day fall in more than two-and-a-half years in the previous session and settled 81 paise lower at 85.58 against the US dollar on.The India-Pakistan conflict, stronger dollar, rise in crude oil prices...

Rupee on Friday climbed to a seven-month high, briefly breaching the 84-per-dollar mark, buoyed by sustained foreign fund inflows and strong domestic economic indicators. However, it failed to hold onto the gains and ended the day just 1 paisa stronger at 84.53 against the US dollar. In a session marked by volatility, the rupee touched an intra-day high of 83.76 — its strongest level since October 2024 — before slipping back. It opened at 83.98 and moved in a range of 83.76 to 84.55 through the day. Traders attributed the...

Rupee pared its initial gains and ended the day lower by 7 paise at 85.40 against the US dollar on Friday, due to heightened geopolitical tensions and a negative trend in domestic markets. Forex traders attributed the rupee's decline to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which weighed on market sentiment. Additionally, a muted trend ia stronger US dollar inden domestic equities and x further dampened investor confidence. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 85.17 and fluctuated between an...

Rupee jumped 25 paise to 85.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, buoyed by robust foreign fund inflows and positive remarks from the US Treasury Secretary indicating India could be the first to sign a trade tariff treaty with the US. Forex analysts noted that India is emerging as a symbol of “quiet strength,” supported by improving macroeconomic fundamentals and increasing global interest. The Reserve Bank of India, in its latest bulletin, highlighted the country’s growing economic resilience, pointing to diversified trade ties and favourable market sentiment....

Rupee traded in a narrow band and slipped 4 paise to 85.19 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as gains from upbeat domestic equities were offset by dollar short-covering among investors. Forex analysts noted ongoing concerns about global economic headwinds stemming from tariffs and US monetary policy, which could dampen overall demand. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 85.11 and later declined to 85.19 against the US dollar, marking a 4 paise drop from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee had gained...