Rupee slips as domestic equity selling outweighs global tailwinds The Indian rupee weakened even as two normally supportive global factors — a softer US dollar and lower crude oil prices — seemed to point the other way. The immediate cause was selling pressure in domestic equities, which pushed risk sentiment down and led investors to … Read more
Rupee edges higher in early interbank trade The Indian rupee opened the interbank foreign exchange market at 90.68 against the US dollar and strengthened slightly to trade at 90.66. This move represents a gain of 12 paise from the previous session’s close of 90.78, a modest improvement of roughly 0.13%. Market snapshot Opening level: 90.68 … Read more
Rupee slips after India’s trade gap widens in December 2025 The Indian rupee weakened as traders reacted to a wider trade deficit for December 2025. The gap between imports and exports rose to $25.04 billion, up from $24.53 billion in November and $22 billion in December 2024. Market participants said the larger deficit put fresh … Read more
The Indian rupee opened at 90.37 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and slipped further to 90.44, ending the morning session about 10 paise weaker than the previous close. The small but noticeable move reflects thin, reactive trading as global and domestic cues continue to shape currency sentiment. Why the rupee … Read more
Regulators tighten rules on banks’ currency exposure Regulators have introduced amendments that sharpen the focus on the net open position — the measure banks use to track how much they are exposed to currency fluctuations. The changes aim to reduce the risks that wide swings in exchange rates can pose to banks, their customers and … Read more
Forex traders say the rupee is likely to trade with a negative bias amid rising risk aversion in global markets and heightened geopolitical tensions. The combination of global uncertainty and capital flow swings is putting pressure on emerging market currencies, and the rupee is no exception. Why the rupee is under pressure Several forces are … Read more
Dollar index inches down as markets stay subdued The dollar index slipped only marginally, trading about 0.01% lower at 98.90, a move that points to a broadly steady greenback in otherwise quiet markets. The tiny change suggests investors are largely in a wait-and-see mode, balancing mixed economic signals and central bank expectations. Why the dollar … Read more
The Indian rupee ended the trading session at 90.21 against the US dollar, slipping by 4 paise from its previous close. The small movement reflects a mixed trading day as global and domestic factors continued to influence foreign exchange sentiment. Session snapshot The close at 90.21 per dollar signals a modest depreciation for the day. … Read more
Rupee Edges Higher in Early Trade, Still Down from Previous Close The rupee opened at 90.24 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange and strengthened marginally to trade at 90.22 in early deals. Despite the slight intraday gain from the opening level, the currency remained weaker by 5 paise compared with its previous … Read more
Markets React Positively as US Envoy Signals Active Trade Talks with India Equity market sentiment improved after the new US envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal. Forex analysts also noted the envoy’s comments helped lift investor confidence, prompting a cautious but clear shift in … Read more