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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...

Rupee sustained its upward momentum for the third consecutive session, closing 12 paise higher at 85.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday. The rally was supported by renewed foreign fund inflows and a weaker greenback. Forex traders attributed the rupee’s strength to upbeat domestic macroeconomic data and a 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs, which triggered broad-based buying in equities. Additionally, easing crude oil prices in the international market lent further support to the local unit. Also Read:Currency Market News: Rupee gains 26 paise to reach 85.54 vs dollar...

According to RBI data, forex reserves have increased cumulatively by $20.1 billion over the past three weeks and by about $6.6 billion in the latest reporting week In a significant development, India's foreign exchange reserves rose from $6.596 billion to $665.396 billion in the week that ended on March 28, extending gains for the fourth straight week, official data released by RBI showed.This significant jump is the highest in nearly five months, after witnessing a period of downturn.According to RBI data, forex reserves have increased cumulatively by $20.1 billion over...

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...

The rupee appreciated 25 paise to 86.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as domestic equities opened on a higher note and Asian currencies continued to remain on the stronger side.Forex traders said the rupee could extend its gains in the near-term, as the dovish Fed expectation has pressured the greenback, further aiding the rupee’s recovery. However, global risk sentiment and oil price movements will play a crucial role in determining the next leg of the rupee’s trajectory. Story continues below this ad At the interbank foreign...

There is no change in the forex policy of the central bank despite several quarters believing that under the new governor Sanjay Malhotra, RBI would not aggressively defend the rupee, said the official, citing discussions between the government and the RBI on the currency slide. The Indian rupee has weakened about 3.5% against the dollar in the past six months to 86.88 on 7 March, as per data from Bloomberg. By comparison, the Chinese Yuan and the Japanese Yen weakened 1.7% and 0.7%, respectively, during the period. “The government does...

Returns for Indian investors in US stocks are a combination of two factors: market performance and currency depreciationread moreThe Indian rupee’s steady decline against the US dollar has been a subject of concern for policymakers, businesses and consumers alike. The currency recently breached the Rs87 mark, having fallen from Rs74.5 on January 1, 2022, to Rs87.39 as of March 3, 2025. This depreciation has led to higher import costs, a widening trade deficit and pressure on India’s current account balance. However, for Indians looking to invest in US markets, this...

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