Early trade opened on a cautious note as benchmark indices slipped, with the Sensex falling to 85,636.05 and the Nifty dipping to 26,297.60. The move reflected risk-off sentiment among investors, as markets digested a mix of domestic and global developments. Market snapshot: early trade cues The initial session showed broad weakness, with traders reacting to … Read more
Forex traders expect the Indian rupee to face downward pressure in the near term as recent geopolitical developments push investors toward safe-haven assets. At the same time, softer crude oil prices offer some relief, moderating the pace of any depreciation. Why geopolitical tensions matter for the rupee Geopolitical events increase uncertainty across global markets. When … Read more
A significant withdrawal of funds followed the largest recorded outflow of ₹1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) in 2025. The event has rippled through markets, raising questions about investor sentiment, liquidity and what may come next for portfolios and policy makers. What happened The recent pullback in assets came on the heels of a historic capital … Read more
Chennai firm raises ₹30 crore through pre-IPO placement A Chennai-based company has completed a pre-IPO placement, selling 27,27,272 equity shares at ₹110 each to raise a total of ₹30 crore. The move positions the firm to strengthen its balance sheet ahead of a potential initial public offering and signals growing investor interest in its business … Read more
Reserves Make a Modest Gain as Foreign Currency Assets Rise Foreign currency assets, a key part of the country’s foreign exchange reserves, rose by $184 million in the week ending December 26 to stand at $559.612 billion, data released by the central bank showed. The increase is small in percentage terms — roughly a 0.03% … Read more
Domestic stock markets found steady footing as persistent capital inflows from domestic institutional investors combined with a sharp rally across Asian peers. Traders point to these twin forces as key supports for equities, helping to sustain momentum even as global markets navigate mixed signals. What’s driving the rally? Two main dynamics are at play. First, … Read more
Currency markets under pressure as outflows and import demand weigh on sentiment Forex traders say persistent foreign fund outflows combined with strong dollar demand from importers have dented investor sentiment, leaving currency markets more vulnerable to sharp moves. The twin forces have kept pressure on many emerging market currencies and raised concerns about renewed volatility. … Read more
The benchmark index saw notable weakness among several large-cap names, with a cluster of familiar stocks underperforming the broader market. From the 30-Sensex firms, names such as Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent, Bharat Electronics and Bharti Airtel emerged as some of the biggest laggards. Their underperformance highlights how sector-specific pressures and broader market … Read more
Foreign capital outflows and importers’ dollar demand weaken market mood Forex traders say the currency market has been under pressure as persistent capital withdrawals by foreign investors combine with stronger dollar demand from importers. The twin forces have chipped away at investor sentiment, driving volatility and heightening concern about exchange-rate stability. What traders are seeing … Read more
On December 16, 2025, the Indian rupee slipped past the ₹91 per US dollar mark, a psychologically significant threshold for markets and policymakers. Traders and analysts attributed the move largely to uncertainty surrounding the proposed India‑U.S. trade deal, which left investors unsure about future tariffs, market access and investment flows. What happened on December 16, … Read more