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 appreciated by 77 paise to 83.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, bolstered by sustained foreign fund inflows and positive domestic data. Forex traders highlighted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April were robust, reaching an all-time high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore, indicating strong domestic demand. A positive trend in domestic equities, fuelled by foreign fund inflows, also contributed to the bullish sentiment. However, caution remains as traders noted that any escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan could reverse the rupee's...
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