The rupee is supported by RBI intervention and swaps ease liquidity while bonds are on sale

The Indian rupee posted its best one-day gain in more than a month on Monday, boosted by likely central bank dollar sales and modest inflows that eased spillovers from volatility in global markets.The central bank supplemented its interventions with dollar-rupee buy/sell swaps, which, traders said, were aimed at offsetting the liquidity impact of its spot […]

Market turnaround: Sensex adds 320 points, Nifty above 25,100 as India and EU sign ‘mother of all deals’. All eyes are now on the US Fed

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended the first session of the holiday-shortened week on a strong note on Tuesday after the trade deal between India and the European Union lifted sentiments.Sensex ended Tuesday’s session 319.78 points or 0.39% higher at 81,857.48, while the Nifty50 rose 126.75 points or 0.51% to 25,175.40. Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

The rupee crosses the 91/USD mark for the second time in a month and ends 14 paise lower

The rupee breached the 91-per-dollar mark for the second time in a month before closing down 14 paise at 90.92 (provisional) against the dollar on Monday as renewed concerns over global trade uncertainties accelerated the withdrawal of foreign funds.Despite the weak US currency and lower crude oil prices, selling pressure on domestic equities pushed the […]

The rupee is falling, an intervention is likely to ease pressure from weak equities and Asian currencies

The Indian rupee closed modestly weaker on Tuesday, pressured by a decline in local stocks and regional currencies, while central bank intervention likely limited the currency’s decline.The rupee fell to 90.19 per dollar, slightly weaker than the close of 90.1625 in the previous session. Asian currencies fell between 0.1% and 0.8%, while India’s stock indices, […]

The rupee breaks a four-day losing streak, as importers’ hedging cuts gains

The Indian rupee ended slightly higher on Tuesday, breaking its four-day losing streak as state-owned banks and foreign lenders sold dollars.However, importers took advantage of this move to increase hedging, which bankers said dampened profits. The local currency opened at 90.2150 and rose to an intraday high of 90.09, supported by dollar offers from state-owned […]