The Indian rupee opened at 89.41 and touched an intra-day low of 89.49 against the U.S. dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market. The modest movement reflects ongoing sensitivity to global and domestic drivers that influence currency flows. Market snapshot Trading started with the rupee at 89.41 and slipped slightly to 89.49 during the session. … Read more
The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex cooled off after two days of gains, slipping 13.71 points — a decline of just 0.02% — to close at 85,706.67. The small pullback ended the recent short-lived rally and left markets in a cautious mood. Market snapshot The fall was marginal in percentage terms, but it interrupted the positive … Read more
Sensex opens higher in early trade The BSE benchmark opened the day on a positive note, climbing 103.96 points to reach 85,824.34 in early trade — a rise of roughly 0.12% from the previous close. Market snapshot Early buying interest nudged the index higher, with traders showing caution as the session began. Movements were modest, … Read more
Rupee Drifts Lower in Early Trade The Indian rupee opened the interbank foreign exchange market at 89.41 against the US dollar and slipped further to trade at 89.43 in initial deals, marking a decline of 7 paise from its previous close. Opening Numbers The modest fall during early hours shows cautious sentiment among currency traders … Read more
Sensex scales a fresh intraday peak, closes slightly lower The benchmark index hit an all-time high of 86,055.86 points during trading before settling at 85,720 points at the end of the session. The intraday peak reflects strong buying interest, while the close shows some profit-taking later in the day. Market snapshot Intraday high: 86,055.86 points … Read more
The Indian currency received a fresh dose of support this week, helped by foreign capital flowing into domestic equity markets and a decline in global crude oil prices, forex experts said. These two factors eased some pressure on the rupee and improved investor sentiment. What helped the rupee Foreign capital inflows: Overseas investors buying Indian … Read more
Markets hit record highs, end the day slightly up Both the benchmark indices scaled lifetime highs during the session before settling marginally higher as positive global cues lifted investor sentiment. The move was driven largely by growing hopes of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and renewed foreign fund inflows. What moved the market Fed … Read more
Rupee slips as importers rush for dollars amid trade uncertainty The rupee declined after a rise in dollar buying by importers, driven by ongoing volatility in global trade. With supply chains and commodity prices swinging, companies that import goods are seeking dollars to meet payment obligations and protect themselves from further market shocks. Why importers … Read more
Markets rally as indices push into new territory The benchmark equity index marked a fresh record, while the larger index moved closer to its own peak, driven by a mix of global and domestic flows. Investor sentiment brightened after a key central bank decision in the U.S., and steady foreign fund inflows added momentum to … Read more
Market snapshot The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,022.50 points or 1.21% to settle at 85,609.51 on the day. During trading, the index surged as much as 1,057.18 points — a gain of 1.24% — reaching an intraday high of 85,644.19. How the session unfolded Trading saw a strong upward move, with the index hitting its … Read more