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 traded in a narrow range on Tuesday, slipping 8 paise to 84.38 against the US dollar in early trade amid a stronger dollar index, weakness in Asian currencies, and lingering geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.28 and moved between an early high of 84.26 and a low of 84.38 against the greenback. The domestic currency had closed at 84.30 on Monday, registering a 27 paise gain. Forex traders said that while the USD/INR pair remained under pressure from global...
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 dropped 26 paise to 85.78 against the US dollar on Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on nearly 60 countries, including India. The US has introduced a 27 per cent tax on Indian imports, arguing that India charges high duties on American goods. The tariffs being implemented were conceived as part of Trump's plan to reduce the US trade deficit and to rejuvenate manufacturing at home. Though expected to adversely affect India's exports to US, experts feel that India is in a relatively better position compared...