Page 21 - Rupee

Rupee breaches 78 per dollar mark for the first time on global cues

The rupee started depreciating rapidly since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 77.84/$ amid rising crude oil prices

The currency closed at a record low of 77.84 against the dollar after hitting 77.88 in intraday trading.

Rupee depreciates 8 paise, hits record low of 77.82 against dollar

The rupee depreciated 8 paise to a record low of 77.82 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, tracking the strength of the greenback in the overseas market

Rupee at new low of 77.8/dollar as investors pull out from emerging markets

The rupee depreciated over 2.5 per cent in the current fiscal year

Most rated Indian firms have protections against weaker rupee: Moody's

Have buffers to withstand further 10-15 per cent depreciation

Rupee closes at all-time low of 77.74 against USD amid elevated oil prices

The yield on the three-year government bond declined 9 bps, while the five-year bond yield dropped 7 bps

Forecast for historic rupee low grows as oil prices widen deficit

The bearish forecasts -- which will see the rupee drop as much as 4% from current level -- stem from a deterioration in India's external finances

Currency turmoil risks undermining India's debut sovereign green bond

The currency has slumped more than 45 this year amid concern the RBI is behind the curve in tackling inflation, with elevated crude oil prices adding to pressures on the net

Rupee recovers from record low, spurts 21 paise to 77.50 per US dollar

The rupee recovered from its record low to close 21 paise higher at 77.50 against the American currency on Wednesday as dollar sales by some banks offset the impact of elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 77.58 against the greenback and moved in a range of 77.51 to 77.62 in the day's trade. The rupee finally ended at 77.50, higher by 21 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had declined by 17 paise to close at its all-time low of 77.71 as surging US bond yields dampened the appeal of riskier assets. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.15 per cent to 101.90. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, surged 1.84 per cent to USD 117.73 per barrel. "Rupee continued to trade in a narrow range and volatility remained low despite marginal weakness in domestic and global equities," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, .

Rupee recovers from record low, spurts 20 paise to 77.51 per US dollar

The rupee on Wednesday recovered from its record low to close 20 paise higher at 77.51 (provisional) against the American currency. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 77.58 against the greenback and moved in a range of 77.51 to 77.62 in the day's trade. The rupee finally ended at 77.51, higher by 20 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had declined by 17 paise to close at its all-time low of 77.71 against the US currency as surging US bond yields dampened the appeal of riskier assets. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.15 per cent to 101.90. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, surged 1.84 per cent to USD 117.73 per barrel. "Rupee continued to trade in a narrow range and volatility remained low despite marginal weakness in domestic and global equities," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. On the domestic front, GDP and fiscal ...

Rupee rises by 4 paise to close at 77.54 against US dollar on stocks rally

The rupee rose further by 4 paise to close at 77.54 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic equities and a weak American currency overseas. Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range as elevated crude oil prices weighed on the local unit. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 77.53 against the greenback and moved in a range of 77.46 to 77.56 in the day's trade. The rupee finally ended at 77.54, higher by 4 paise over its previous close of 77.58. "Rupee continued to trade in a narrow range and volatility remained low despite gains in domestic equities. Dollar retraced against its major crosses after core PCE index number came in line with estimates," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. "We expect the USD/INR to trade sideways and quote in the range of 77.20 and 77.80," Somaiya added. The week started on a positive note for risk assets as softening of the lockdown in China boosted the

Rupee inches 2 paise up to 77.59 against USD on positive domestic equities

Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range as elevated crude oil prices, fiscal deficit concerns and persistent FII outflows weighed on the local unit.

F&O expiry: Sensex up 503 pts to end atop 54K; Nifty drops 6% in May series

CLOSING BELL: The S&P BSE Sensex traded in a broad range of 921 points on Thursday as it hit a high and low of 54,346 and 53,425, respectively

Rupee rebounds 15 paise to 77.55 on weak dollar, expected RBI rate hike

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 77.69 against the US dollar. It moved in a range of 77.51 to 77.69 during the session

FMCG, paint companies feel the pain as rupee slides to an all-time low

The rupee's free fall comes at a time when FMCG and paint companies have been battling higher raw material costs for over a year, and have been forced to go for multiple rounds of price hikes

Small exporters feel the pain as Indian rupee slides to an all-time low

Weaker currency makes some customers to demand benefits or discounts, rue exporters

Rupee slumps 10 paise to close at all-time low of 77.72 against US Dollar

The rupee extended its losses and slumped 10 paise to close at a record low of 77.72 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.72 against the greenback, and finally settled for the day at 77.72, down 10 paise over its previous close. During the trading session, the rupee touched an intra-day low of 77.76 and a high of 77.63. On Wednesday, the rupee declined by 18 paise to close at 77.6?2. "Rupee consolidated in a narrow range despite sharp sell-off in domestic and global equities. Dollar also retraced from higher levels after economic number released from the US came below estimates," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.28 per cent lower at 103.51. Global oil ...

Rupee extends losses, declines 12 paise to 77.74 against US dollar

The rupee extended its losses and slipped 12 paise to 77.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by a muted trend in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Infra, cement cos feel pinch of falling rupee, realty counts on more sales

Despite rise in interest rates and property prices, momentum in housing demand expected to stay, say developers; infra, cement companies remain circumspect

A weak rupee spells more trouble for consumer durables companies

The first of a four-part series looks at its impact on consumer durables