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UCO Bank, used by India for Iran payments, plans rupee trade with Russia

UCO Bank will put in place operational modalities before opening the account with the Russian counterpart, Prasad said, adding that there is no clear time line on when transactions can begin

Top headlines: Rupee at new low; Unilever CEO to quit end of next year

From rupee touching a new low to Unilever CEO quitting by end of next year; here are the top headlines this evening

Rupee closes at new low against US dollar amid risk-off mood

The dollar index traded above 113-levels for the first time since 2002 as deep tax cuts in the UK sent the sterling to a record low

Indian rupee may sink to 82.50 against towering dollar, funding gap: IDFC

The Indian rupee could decline to 82.50 against the dollar by March, driven by the greenback's surge and the country's balance of payment deficit, IDFC First Bank said in a research note

Rupee has held back very well among peers against dollar: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the rupee has "held back very well" when compared to other currencies against the US Dollar. The Reserve Bank and the Finance Ministry are keeping a very close watch over the developments, the finance minister told reporters after the domestic currency sunk to a lifetime low against the greenback. "If any one currency which has held its own and did not get into fluctuation or volatility as much as other currencies it is the Indian rupee. We have held back very well," she told reporters here on the final day of her three-day visit to Pune district which is a stronghold of NCP chief Sharad Pawar. She also asked a reporter to do a study on how the other currencies are behaving against the US dollar in the latest round of depreciation. According to experts, the latest round of depreciation is triggered by adverse global developments starting with the geopolitical tensions triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this ...

Rupee falls to fresh low on relentless strength in dollar after Fed hike

Forex traders await cues on RBI's intervention strategy post the recent slump in rupee

Top headlines: IPO disclosure norms, moonlighting, telecom bill, and more

From the provisions in the new telecom bill to Sebi coming up with disclosure norms for IPOs of new-age companies, here are the top headlines on Friday

Rupee hits new low vs USD on hawkish Fed; poll shows currency at 81 by Dec

Suffers steepest one-day fall since Ukraine war; poll shows rupee at 81 by Dec

India Inc braces for impact of rupee fall, rushes to take forward cover

In the short and medium term, chief financial officers are advising companies to take the right kind of derivatives products depending on their exposure

UCO Bank becomes first lender to get RBI's approval for rupee trade

Many banks in India are planning to open such special vostro accounts for settling trade transactions with other nations

Top headlines: Fortis shares tank on SC verdict; Rupee hits new low

The rupee closed at a record low of 80.86 to the dollar, down from 79.9750 in the previous session

Rupee hits new low against US dollar as Asian peers tumble on Fed rate view

The rupee closed at a record low of 80.86 to the dollar, down from 79.9750 in the previous session

Rupee slumps to new low as Fed hikes rates, signals longer tightening cycle

The rupee hit a new low of 80.47 versus the US dollar in the first few minutes of trade on Thursday.

Indian rupee tipped to fall further after reaching record low: Analysts

The Indian rupee is likely to fall further after hitting a record low to the dollar on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted at more aggressive rate hikes to tame inflation

Rupee sheds 0.3% as US dollar soars ahead of Fed's policy statement

Putin's call for partial mobilisation hits risk appetite in currency market

Rupee closes at new low ahead of near-certain big Fed rate-hike

The mobilisation of troops by Russian President Vladimir Putin piled on more pressure on the rupee, already weighed by the surging dollar index

Rupee depreciates 8 paise to 79.82 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 8 paise to 79.82 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as investors await the US Fed's policy decision on interest rates for further cues. Forex traders said the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the local unit. Moreover, risk-off moods and firm crude oil prices weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 79.81 against the greenback, then fell to 79.82, registering a decline of 8 paise over its last close. In initial deals, the local unit also touched 79.79 against the dollar. On Tuesday, the rupee settled 7 paise higher at 79.74 against the dollar. Investors are awaiting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision on interest rates this evening, Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors said, adding 75 basis points hike is factored in by the market but a 100 basis points rise will be a huge guidan

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 79.74 against dollar ahead of Fed meet

The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled 7 paise higher at 79.74 against the US dollar on Tuesday, snapping its four-session falling streak as investors await the US Fed's policy statement for further cues. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 79.70 against the greenback. It witnessed an intra-day high of 79.58 and a low of 79.77 during the session. It finally ended at 79.74, up 7 paise from its previous close of 79.81. The rupee declined by 64 paise in the past four sessions due to forex outflows and a stronger dollar. The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.12 per cent to 109.87. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.14 per cent to USD 92.13 per barrel. "Rupee continued to consolidate in a narrow range despite gains in domestic equities. Volatility remained low ahead of the important FOMC policy statement that will be released tomorrow," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & .

Rupee gains in-line with equities, rises 16 paise to 79.65 against dollar

The rupee appreciated 16 paise to 79.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday in line with a positive trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 79.70 against the dollar, then touched 79.65, registering a gain of 16 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee settled 3 paise lower at 79.81 against the dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.15 per cent to 109.57. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.11 per cent to USD 92.10 per barrel. "Markets were awaiting the US Fed's decision as the two-day meeting starts on Tuesday. A few players expected the US FED to not sound too hawkish lest it hampers the US growth expectations," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors. The Reserve Bank of India will have its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting between September 28-30, and the outcome will be announced on t

Govt's intervention to protect rupee takes large bite from record reserves

While economists and the Reserve Bank of India aren't ringing any alarm bells just yet, investors are watching closely given the rupee's slump to an all-time low last month