Mumbai, The rupee turned flat at 82.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, resisting pressure amid unabated outflow of foreign funds and increased month-end demand of the American currency. According to forex analysts, crude oil prices hovering above <keyword id="19944038" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="usd" source="keywords">USD</keyword> 83 per barrel also weighed on the domestic currency, however, positive equity markets provided cushion and capped a steep fall in the rupee. Investors were also awaiting cues from US GDP data to be released later in the day and domestic GDP (Gross Domestic Product) numbers later this week, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local currency opened at 82.90 and then inched up to trade at the previous day's closing level of 82.89 against the greenback. On Tuesday, the rupee settled 1 paisa lower at 82.89 against the US dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was 0.09 per cent higher at 103.92. <keyword id="20241049" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gaurang-somaiya" source="keywords">Gaurang Somaiya</keyword>, forex and bullion analyst <keyword id="19969289" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="motilal-oswal-financial-services" source="keywords">Motilal Oswal Financial Services</keyword>, said the dollar index traded neutral against its peers after the US data showed the consumer confidence index for February dropped lower than anticipated. Also, the data on durable goods orders revealed a contraction. "Currently, <keyword id="19900043" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fed" source="keywords">Fed</keyword> watch tool suggests that market participants are pricing rate cuts to begin no time before June, and the upcoming core <keyword id="19906790" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pce" source="keywords">PCE</keyword> (Personal Consumption Expenditures) price index tomorrow and GDP figures today will be heavily watched for," he said, adding that the USD-INR (Spot) is expected to trade "sideways and quote in the range of 82.80-83.20". Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were trading 0.49 per cent lower at USD 83.24 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 17.46 points or 0.02 per cent higher at 73,112.68 points. The broader NSE Nifty rose 10.10 points or 0.05 per cent to 22,208.45 points. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Tuesday as they sold shares worth Rs 1,509.16 crore on a net basis, according to exchange data.

Rupee turns flat at 82.89 against US dollar in early trade

New Delhi, The <keyword id="6355302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rupee" source="Orion">rupee</keyword> rose 1 paisa to 83.36 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid foreign fund inflow and softening of the American currency against its major rivals. According to forex traders, positive cues from the domestic equity market also boosted investors' sentiment while the upward movement of crude oil prices weighed on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.36 against the greenback. The rupee touched the intra-day peak of 83.35 before trading at 83.36 against the American currency, up 1 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the domestic currency settled at 83.37 against the US dollar. "Yesterday, the dollar against its major crosses also traded with low volatility as market participants remain cautious ahead of the important FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) policy statement that is scheduled to be released later this week," <keyword id="12834279" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gaurang-somaiya" source="Orion">Gaurang Somaiya</keyword>, forex and bullion analyst at <keyword id="113829" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="motilal-oswal-financial-services" source="Orion">Motilal Oswal Financial Services</keyword>, said. He said traders will also keep a tab on the domestic inflation data as well as industrial output numbers to be released later in the day. "We expect the USD-INR (spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 83.20 and 83.50," Somaiya said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.11 per cent higher at 103.58 on Tuesday. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.28 per cent to USD 76.24 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 77.50 points or 0.11 per cent higher at 70,006.03 points. The broader NSE Nifty jumped 32.85 points or 0.16 per cent at 21,029.95 points. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital market on Monday as they bought shares worth Rs 1,261.13 crore, according to exchange data.

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 83.36 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 37 paise to close at 81.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking the strength of the American currency in the overseas markets and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the American currency strengthened after strong US retail sales data pointed to resilient consumption adding room for tighter policy by the <keyword id="6356435" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="us-federal-reserve" source="Orion">US Federal Reserve</keyword>. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 81.62 and later witnessed an intraday high of 81.45 and a low of 81.68 during the session. The domestic unit finally settled at 81.63 against the American currency, registering a fall of 37 paise over its last close. On Wednesday, the rupee depreciated by 35 paise to close at 81.26 against the US dollar. US retail sales posted the biggest increase in eight months in October. UK inflation number came in at 11.1 per cent, to a 41-year high, as compared to 10.1 per cent in the previous month, said <keyword id="12834279" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gaurang-somaiya" source="Orion">Gaurang Somaiya</keyword>, Forex &amp; Bullion Analyst, <keyword id="113829" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="motilal-oswal-financial-services" source="Orion">Motilal Oswal Financial Services</keyword>. "We expect the USD-INR (Spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 81.05 and 81.60," Somaiya said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.26 per cent to 106.55. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures declined 0.40 per cent to USD 92.49 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share <keyword id="35140" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bse" source="Orion">BSE</keyword> Sensex fell 230.12 points or 0.37 per cent to end at 61,750.60, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 65.75 points or 0.36 per cent to 18,343.90. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in capital markets as they offloaded shares worth Rs 386.06 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/india-inc-q2-fy23-revenue-rises-to-25-6-lakh-crore-here-are-the-winners-and-losers/slidelist/95577982.cms">India Inc. Q2 FY23 revenue rises to ₹25.6 lakh crore – here are the winners and losers</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/bank-strike-on-saturday-operations-in-some-public-sector-banks-likely-to-be-hit/articleshow/95579052.cms">Bank strike on Saturday: Operations in some public sector banks likely to be hit</a>

Rupee falls 37 paise to close at 81.63 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 34 paise to close at 82.47 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.15 and witnessed a high of 82.14 and a low of 82.51. It finally settled at 82.47 against the American currency, registering a rise of 34 paise over its last close. In the previous session on Tuesday, the rupee appreciated by 7 paise to 82.81 against the dollar. The forex market was closed on Wednesday on account of Diwali Balipratipada. "Rupee rose sharply as the dollar plunged against its major crosses. Weaker-than-expected economic data from the US led to a retracement in the dollar," said <keyword id="12834279" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gaurang-somaiya" source="Orion">Gaurang Somaiya</keyword>, Forex &amp; Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The expectation is that the US Federal Reserve will slow the pace of its rate hiking cycle. This sent the euro back above parity with the greenback for the first time in a month, Somaiya added. The pound extended its gains on optimism that <keyword id="221875" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rishi-sunak" source="Orion">Rishi Sunak</keyword> and his team will restore stability and credibility in the UK. "We expect the USD/INR(Spot) to quote in the range of 82.10 and 82.50," Somaiya said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was quoted 0.36 per cent higher at 110.09. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 0.06 per cent to <keyword id="54123" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="usd" source="Orion">USD</keyword> 95.63 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share <keyword id="53232" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bse-sensex" source="Orion">BSE Sensex</keyword> rose 212.88 points or 0.36 per cent to end at 59,756.84, while the broader <keyword id="372424" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="nse-nifty" source="Orion">NSE Nifty</keyword> advanced 80.60 points or 0.46 per cent to 17,736.95. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets as they offloaded shares worth Rs 247.01 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/sensex-climbs-212-points-nifty-up-80-points-as-metal-stocks-sparkle/articleshow/95122871.cms">Sensex climbs 212 points, Nifty up 80 points as metal stocks sparkle</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/pnb-housing-finance-q2-profit-rises-12-pc-at-rs-263-cr/articleshow/95123120.cms">PNB Housing Finance Q2 profit rises 12 pc at Rs 263 cr</a>

Rupee rises 34 paise to close at 82.47 against US dollar

The rupee climbed 9 paise to 83.37 against the <keyword id="19949640" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="US-dollar" source="keywords">US dollar</keyword> in early trade on Friday, tracking strong sentiment in the <keyword id="20226142" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="domestic-equity-markets" source="keywords">domestic equity markets</keyword> and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. <keyword id="20024982" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="forex-traders" source="keywords">Forex traders</keyword> said the outflow of foreign funds and elevated level of crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 83.40 and touched the intra-day peak of 83.36 against the greenback. The local unit later traded at 83.37 against the dollar in the morning deals, registering a gain of 9 paise from its previous closing level. The rupee had settled 3 paise lower at 83.46 against the dollar on Thursday. According to Gaurang Somaiya, Forex and bullion analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the dollar was weighed down against major crosses after the US Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged for the sixth consecutive time. Also, the ongoing pressures and a tight labour market indicated a stall in progress toward bringing inflation back to its 2 per cent target this year. Analysts also said market participants are expected to keep a close watch on the US non-farm payroll data to be released on Friday. Besides, weekly unemployment claims, trade balance and factory order data from the US are likely to provide further cues. "Today, the focus will be on the non-farm payrolls data, which is expected to come in marginally lower and that could weigh on the greenback. Apart from payrolls, services PMI number is also likely to trigger volatility for the dollar. We expect USD-INR (Spot) to trade sideways and quote in a range of 83.20-83.50," Somaiya said. India's manufacturing PMI fell to 58.8 in April 2024 from 59.1 in the previous month, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), however, recorded the second fastest improvement in operating conditions in three-and-a-half years supported by buoyant demand. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, declined 0.04 per cent to 105.13. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.36 per cent to USD 83.97 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 463.87 points or 0.62 per cent higher at 75,074.98. The broader NSE Nifty soared 136.65 points or 0.60 per cent to 22,784.85. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Thursday, as they sold shares worth Rs 964.47 crore on a net basis, according to exchange data. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/t20-world-cup-here-are-the-squads-announced-by-major-participating-countries-so-far/slidelist/109787165.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/t20-world-cup-here-are-the-squads-announced-by-major-participating-countries-so-far/slidelist/109787165.cms" target="_blank" style="">T20 World Cup: Here are the squads announced by major participating countries so far</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/april-auto-sales-hyundai-continues-to-hold-the-second-position-as-tata-motors-inches-closer/articleshow/109777834.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/april-auto-sales-hyundai-continues-to-hold-the-second-position-as-tata-motors-inches-closer/articleshow/109777834.cms" target="_blank">April auto sales – Hyundai continues to hold the second position as Tata Motors inches closer</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-cars-and-two-wheelers-launching-in-india-in-may-2024/slidelist/109723620.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-cars-and-two-wheelers-launching-in-india-in-may-2024/slidelist/109723620.cms" target="_blank">Upcoming cars and two-wheelers launching in India in May 2024</a>

Rupee jumps 9 paise to 83.37 against US dollar in early trade

New Delhi, The <keyword id="6355302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rupee" source="Orion">rupee</keyword> appreciated 3 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, amid sustained inflow of foreign funds and bullish sentiment in the domestic equity market. An upward movement in crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.39 against the dollar and rose to 83.37, up 3 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee depreciated 4 paise to close at 83.40 against the US dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said that investors will keep a close eye on monetary policy decisions from <keyword id="6356435" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="us-federal-reserve" source="Orion">US Federal Reserve</keyword> and other central banks to be announced this week. "... the commentary from the (US Fed) Governor will be important to watch and gauge a view for the major crosses. Today, volatility could remain low as no major economic data is expected to be released from the US. We expect the USD-INR (spot) to trade sideways and quote in range of 83.20 and 83.50," Somaiya added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.03 per cent higher at 103.66. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.59 per cent to USD 76.29 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex breached the 70,000-level for the first time on Monday and was trading 198.72 points or 0.28 per cent higher at 70,024.32 points. The broader NSE Nifty also jumped 39.70 points or 0.19 per cent at 21,009.10 points. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital markets on Friday as they bought shares worth Rs 3,632.30 crore, according to exchange data. On Friday, the <keyword id="6354335" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="reserve-bank-of-india" source="Orion">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (RBI) kept the benchmark repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent and retained the retail inflation projection for the current fiscal at 5.4 per cent. As per the latest RBI data, India's foreign exchange reserves increased to USD 604 billion as on December 1, surpassing the USD 600 billion-mark after a gap of about four months.

Bullish domestic markets push up Rupee to 83.37/USD

Mumbai, The rupee recovered from its all-time low levels and appreciated by 5 paise to 83.05 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday tracking a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade with a negative bias on risk aversion in global markets and a rising US dollar. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.10, then touched a high of 83.05 against the American currency, registering a rise of 5 paise over its last close. On Friday, the rupee edged lower by 1 paisa to settle at an all-time low of 83.10 against the US dollar, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities, and foreign fund outflows. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.02 per cent to 103.39. Dollar witnessed its longest winning streak in the last 15 months following safe haven buying on the back of uncertainty in China and better-than-expected economic numbers from the US, said Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst, <keyword id="248720" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="motilal-oswal-financial" source="Orion">Motilal Oswal Financial</keyword> services. Rising uncertainty over economic recovery in China is leading to weakness in the Chinese Yuan and thereby weighing on the rupee, Somaiya added. Most investors will be taking cues from the BRICS summit and the Jackson Hole Symposium. "We expect the USDINR(Spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 82.80 and 83.30," Somaiya said. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.73 per cent to <keyword id="54123" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="usd" source="Orion">USD</keyword> 85.42 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 117.43 points or 0.18 per cent higher at 65,066.09. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 26.40 points or 0.14 per cent to 19,336.55. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Friday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 266.98 crore, according to exchange data. Meanwhile, India's foreign exchange reserves jumped USD 708 million to USD 602.161 billion for the week ended August 11, the <keyword id="6354335" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="reserve-bank-of-india" source="Orion">Reserve Bank of India</keyword> (RBI) said on Friday. This is the first increase in the kitty after declining for three consecutive weeks. In the previous week, the overall reserves had declined USD 2.417 billion to USD 601.453 billion.

Rupee rises 5 paise to 83.05/USD tracking domestic equities

Mumbai, The rupee snapped its three-day rally and depreciated by 12 paise to 82.68 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a firm American currency and subdued equity markets. An upward movement in crude prices also weighed on the domestic currency even as the inflow of foreign funds capped the fall, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened weak at 82.60 and then tumbled to the lowest level of 82.69 against the greenback. It later traded at 82.68, registering a fall of 12 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee appreciated by 16 paise to settle at 82.56 against the US dollar, making it the third straight day of gain. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said, "Rupee fell after opening stronger against the US dollar ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium that begins today. Expectation is that the Fed Chairman could maintain a hawkish tone and that could extend gains for the greenback." Apart from US Federal Reserve Chairman <keyword id="1727754" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="jerome-powell" source="Orion">Jerome Powell</keyword>'s statement at the Jackson Hole Symposium, market participants will keep an eye on the US consumer sentiment index to be released on Friday. "Better-than-expected economic data is likely to support the dollar. We expect the USDINR (Spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 82.30 and 82.80," Somaiya said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.22 per cent to 104.21. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures climbed 0.19 per cent to USD 83.52 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 248.65 points or 0.38 per cent lower at 65,003.69. The broader NSE Nifty declined 71.70 points or 0.37 per cent to 19,315.00. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers in equities on Thursday as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,524.87 crore, according to exchange data.

Rupee snaps 3-day rally to fall 12 paise in early trade

Mumbai, The rupee appreciated by 16 paise to settle at 82.56 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking its third straight day of gains on the back of softening crude oil prices and foreign funds inflows. The upward trend in the past three sessions led to a gain of 57 paise in the Indian currency, rebounding from its all-time low level of 83.11 against the greenback witnessed on Monday. According to reports, the rupee's sharp gain was attributed to the <keyword id="6354335" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="reserve-bank-of-india" source="Orion">Reserve Bank of India</keyword>'s move to prevent banks from short-term trading in offshore currency markets. The cautious move by investors ahead of the BRICS summit and US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium restricted the upward movement of the dollar even as negative sentiment in the domestic equity markets weighed on the Indian currency, forex analysts said. "Expectation is that the Fed Chairman could maintain a hawkish tone and that could extend gains for the greenback," Gaurang Somaiya, Forex and bullion analyst <keyword id="248720" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="motilal-oswal-financial" source="Orion">Motilal Oswal Financial</keyword> Services said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 82.55 and moved in the range of 82.36 and 82.61 against the American currency. It finally settled at 82.56 against the greenback, registering a gain of 16 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee registered the highest single-day gain in more than two months and appreciated by 27 paise to close at 82.72 against the dollar. Earlier, the domestic unit witnessed the maximum intra-day gain of 35 paise on June 16 this year. Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas said, "Indian rupee gained for the third consecutive day on weakening US dollar and easing crude oil prices. The rupee also gained on reports that the Reserve Bank of India has asked banks not to indulge in short-term trading in the offshore markets." On Wednesday, the dollar initially gained on disappointing PMI data from the Eurozone and the UK but lost its initial gains on weaker-than-expected manufacturing and services PMI from the US. Choudhary said the rupee is expected to trade with a "slight positive bias on extended weakness in the US dollar and retreating crude oil prices". However, weak domestic markets may cap the upside. "Traders may remain cautious ahead of weekly unemployment claims and durable goods orders data from the US while investors may remain cautious ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole Symposium tomorrow. USDINR spot price is expected to trade in a range of Rs 82.20 to Rs 82.85," he added. Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities, said India's moon mission with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 will attract the global investors' interest in the country's science and technology sector, offering robust support to the rupee. However, the rupee faced resistance due to the elevated level of dollar index hovering above 103. "The market's focus is now centered on the release of the Reserve Bank of India's meeting minutes, scheduled for later in the evening, along with the ongoing Jackson Hole Symposium, which will span over the next few days. "Given these factors, the rupee's trading range is anticipated to fall within 82.30 to 82.90, reflecting the prevailing market dynamics and influences," Trivedi added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.20 per cent to 103.62. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures climbed 0.37 per cent to <keyword id="54123" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="usd" source="Orion">USD</keyword> 83.52 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the <keyword id="53232" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bse-sensex" source="Orion">BSE Sensex</keyword> closed 180.96 points or 0.28 per cent lower at 65,252.34. The broader <keyword id="372424" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nse-nifty" source="Orion">NSE Nifty</keyword> declined 57.30 points or 0.29 per cent to 19,386.70. <keyword id="6438315" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="foreign-institutional-investors" source="Orion">Foreign institutional investors</keyword> (FIIs) were net buyers in equities on Thursday as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,524.87 crore, according to exchange data.

Rupee rises for third day on forex inflows, softening crude oil

The <keyword id="6355302" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="rupee" source="Orion">rupee</keyword> plunged 32 paise to close at an all-time low of 81.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday amid high volatility as firm crude oil prices weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened on a positive note at 81.52, then pared all the gains to settle at an all-time low of 81.94 against the American currency, registering a decline of 32 paise over its previous close. During the day, the local unit witnessed an intra-day high of 81.51 and a low of 81.94 against the greenback. On Tuesday, the rupee appreciated by 20 paise to end at 81.62 against the US dollar. The forex market was closed on Wednesday on account of Dussehra. "Rupee, after appreciating marginally on Tuesday, is again starting to come under pressure. The dollar strengthened after services <keyword id="104215" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="pmi" source="Orion">PMI</keyword> and private payrolls numbers from the US came in better than estimates," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex &amp; Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Major crosses euro and pound continued to witness selling pressure at higher levels. The focus will be on the <keyword id="84979" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="european-central-bank" source="Orion">European Central Bank</keyword> (ECB) meeting minutes, Somaiya said. "We expect the USD/INR (Spot) to quote in the range of 81.20 and 82.05," Somaiya added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.06 per cent to 111.27. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell 0.08 per cent to USD 93.30 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share <keyword id="53232" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bse-sensex" source="Orion">BSE Sensex</keyword> advanced 156.63 points or 0.27 per cent to end at 58,222.10, while the broader <keyword id="372424" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nse-nifty" source="Orion">NSE Nifty</keyword> rose 57.50 points or 0.33 per cent to 17,331.80. Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in the capital market on Tuesday as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,344.63 crore, as per exchange data.

Rupee falls 32 paise to close at all-time low of 81.94 against US dollar

The <keyword id="6355302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rupee" source="Orion">rupee</keyword> appreciated by 10 paise to close at 82.28 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking the weakening of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said muted domestic equities and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiments and restricted the gains. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 82.30 and touched an intra-day high of 82.08 and a low of 82.33 against the greenback. It finally settled at 82.28, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close of 82.38. Forex traders said investors awaited the outcome of a slew of central bank meetings next week for additional clues on the pace of rate hikes. "Focus will now be shifting to the FOMC policy statement. The central bank could raise rates by 50 bps and maintain a less hawkish stance," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex &amp; Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. "We expect the USD-INR (Spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 82.20 and 82.80," Somaiya added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, declined 0.06 per cent to 104.71. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 1.22 per cent to USD 77.08 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 389.01 points or 0.62 per cent to end at 62,181.67, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 112.75 points or 0.61 per cent to 18,496.60. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital markets on Thursday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 1,131.67 crore, according to exchange data. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/two-adani-group-companies-rule-as-the-top-all-round-wealth-creators/articleshow/96109684.cms">Two Adani Group companies rule as the top all-round wealth creators – here are a few other unexpected entries</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/november-2022-registers-best-ever-auto-sales-except-march-2020-fada/articleshow/96103887.cms">Festive baton shifts to Great Indian Wedding Season, November registers best-ever auto sales, except March 2020: FADA</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/sensex-nifty50-log-declines-to-close-the-week-in-red-it-psu-banks-and-energy-stocks-drag/articleshow/96111894.cms">Sensex, Nifty50 log declines to close the week in red – IT, PSU banks and energy stocks drag</a>

Rupee gains 10 paise to close at 82.28 against US dollar

Mumbai, Rising crude oil prices along with widening <keyword id="113688" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="trade-deficit">trade deficit</keyword> has elevated the <keyword id="10425910" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="depreciation-risk-level">depreciation risk level</keyword> for the Indian rupee during the upcoming week. Accordingly, other factors like failure of Brexit talks as well as changes in US Fed's stand might the <keyword id="2553808" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="downside-risks">downside risks</keyword>. "We expect the rupee to trade strong till the time equity flows are robust," said Sajal Gupta, Head, Forex and Rates, Edelweiss Securities. Last week, foreign institutional investors pumped in over ₹15,000 crores into the equity markets. The inflow not just lifted equities but also swelled the Reserve Bank's forex reserves. "But, risks of depreciation are rising with crude oil prices rising above $50 a barrel and rising monthly trade deficit," Gupta said. "Brexit talks failure can also lead to some volatility in markets." The crude oil prices have been gaining during the week in anticipation of the FDA's potential approval of Pfizer's vaccine, as Asia's economic recovery is making Chinese and Indian refiners acquire more oil, and on rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East after Iraq had two wells hit. Besides, the preliminary trade data on November showed that India became a net importer in November 2020, with a trade deficit of $9.96 billion. "The dollar has been falling as we expected and now has reached near term support," said Devarsh Vakil, Deputy Head of Research at HDFC Securities. "We expect the rupee-dollar to correct after four weeks of appreciation and head towards 74 mark next week. The 73.4 mark remains strong support for the pair." According to Gaurang Somaiya, Forex and Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said: "For the week, focus will be on inflation number; expectation is that the number could rise and that would further trim expectation of rate cut by the RBI." "For the week, we expect the USD-INR (Spot) to trade sideways to positive and quote in the range of 73.40 and 74.20." Next week, the National Statistics Office is slated to release the macro-economic data points of <keyword id="134096" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="consumer-price-index">Consumer Price Index</keyword> on December 14. It will also release <keyword id="9407451" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="the-wholesale-price-index">the Wholesale Price Index</keyword> on Monday. Additionally, Rahul Gupta, Head of Research-Currency at Emkay Global Financial Services, said: "Going ahead, the expectations of an additional US fiscal stimulus package along with the backdrop of more promising coronavirus vaccine development news will continue to support the risk-on environment." "While the dollar bulls will be on the sidelines ahead of next week's Fed policy. We expect the Fed to maintain a status quo however update the growth and inflation forecast along with a dovish stance." "But still there exist Brexit worries which may activate some dollar uptick. So unless the USD-INR spot doesn't consistently trade above 74, the trading range would continue to be 73.25-74. If 74 breaks then price can surge towards 74.20 zone." SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/top-stocks-to-watch-irctc-hdfc-bank-tcs-tvs-motor-dalmia-bharat-ultratech-acc-ambuja-and-others/articleshow/79672813.cms">Top stocks to watch — IRCTC, HDFC Bank, TCS, TVS Motor, Dalmia Bharat, UltraTech, ACC, Ambuja, and others</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/best-smartphones-of-2020-in-india/slidelist/79675101.cms">Best smartphones of 2020 in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/reports-suggest-that-tata-adani-and-hinduja-group-are-interested-in-air-india-divestment-plan/articleshow/79675955.cms">Last date for Air India divestment plan nears — reports suggest that Tata, Adani and Hinduja Group are interested</a>

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