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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...

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 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 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...

Rupee appreciated by 27 paise to 84.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, buoyed by strong foreign fund inflows, healthier domestic economic data, and easing global tensions. Forex traders observed that India's manufacturing and industrial sectors both grew by 3 per cent, highlighting the strength of domestic demand. Additionally, a significant rally in domestic equities, fueled by an influx of foreign investments, helped boost market sentiment. Despite this positive movement, caution prevails, with traders pointing out that any rise in tensions between India and Pakistan could quickly...

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....