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US keeps India, 10 others in the currency practices monitoring list

Other countries named by the Department of Treasury in its quarterly report to Congress, the first under the Biden administration, are Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Mexico

From best to worst: Rupee tumbles in 2 weeks on Covid, poised for more loss

Traders are concerned that the rupee's tailwinds could start fading. Rising commodity prices may push the current-account into a deficit in the fiscal year that started in April

Demonetised currency notes worth Rs 48 mn seized in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga

The police on Monday seized Rs 48 million in demonetised currency notes from Kalayarkoil area of Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district

Rupee falls by 18 paise to close at Rs 73.30 against the US dollar

The rupee declined by 18 paise to close at 73.30 (provisional) against the US currency on strong American currency and risk aversion in the domestic market amid concerns over rising Covid-19 cases

Biggest rupee bear sees Asia's top performing currency hitting one-year low

Rupee is a surprise winner in Asia this year as expectations of an economic recovery, a rare current-account surplus and massive foreign inflows have shielded it from the impact of rising US yields

Investors turn bearish on Asian currencies for 1st time in a year: Report

Investors were bearish on all Asian currencies for the first time in a year as US economic outperformance and new lockdowns elsewhere muddy the outlook for risk assets

Rupee widens loss by 7 paise to 72.62 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee furthered its loss by another 7 paise to 72.62 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid growing concerns over surging coronavirus cases globally

J-K Security Committee discusses cyber crimes, currency management

Principal Secretary Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir, Shaleen Kabra on Wednesday chaired a meeting to discuss the need to detect fake currency notes while also cautioning about online frauds

Rupee falls 10 paise to Rs 72.53 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 10 paise to 72.53 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday, following a heavy selloff in domestic equities and strong American currency in the overseas market

Rupee rises 3 paise to Rs 72.34 against the US dollar in early trade

The rupee advanced by 3 paise to 72.34 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday, as easing crude oil prices and buying trend in equity markets lifted sentiment. The rupee's gains were, however, restricted as investors turned a bit cautious due to rising US dollar amid foreign fund outflows. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened flat at 72.37 against the US dollar, then gained some strength to quote at 72.34, a rise of 3 paise over its last close. In the previous session, the rupee had settled at 72.37 against the American currency. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 0.94 per cent to USD 64.01 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex was trading 90.66 points or 0.18 per cent higher at 49,861.95 in early deals, while the broader NSE Nifty rose 32.10 points or 0.22 per cent 14,768.50. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Monday as they sold shares worth Rs 786.98 crore, as per exchange ...

Turkish lira slums toward record low on central bank woes, yen gains

The Turkish lira slumped toward a record low versus the dollar after President Erdogan stunned investors over the weekend by replacing the hawkish central bank governor with a critic of high rates

Rupee becomes only Asian currency to gain in month of sweeping losses

The rupee has advanced 1.3% in March, boosted by $2.4 billion of overseas purchases of local stocks, including inflows related to initial public offerings

Rupee depreciates 3 paise to Rs 72.56 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 3 paise to 72.56 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, as muted opening in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiment

Rupee inches 5 paise higher to 72.88 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee inched higher on Wednesday, adding to the 32 paise jump in the previous session, tracking a pullback in US treasury yields and positive domestic equities

Rupee surges 18 paise to 73.07 against the US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 18 paise to 73.07 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday supported by positive domestic equities

Rupee falls 14 paise to 73.16 against the US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee slumped 14 paise to 73.16 against the dollar in opening trade on Monday, as rising crude oil prices and strengthening of the US currency in the overseas market weighed on sentiment

RBI's currency strategy flooding the market with more foreign funds

The RBI's outstanding forwards book grew to $28.3 billion as of November from a negative $4.9 billion in the fiscal year 2019-20, highlighting the extent of its operations

Rupee tumbles 6 paise to close at 73.02 against dollar on Budget day

The rupee depreciated by 6 paise to close at 73.02 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a rebound in the American currency overseas

Rupee rises to 72.88 against US dollar in early trade ahead of Budget 2021

The rupee rises by 8 paise to 72.88 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament

Rupee slips 3 paise to 73.07 against the US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened on a flat note and depreciated 3 paise to 73.07 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday tracking the muted opening in domestic equities.