Page 8 - Rupee Vs Dollar

Indian rupee snaps three-day winning streak tracking weak Asian peers

The rupee settled at Rs 83.57 per dollar on Wednesday, against Rs 83.43 per dollar on Tuesday

Rupee weakens amid dollar bids related to expiry of currency futures

Asian peers dipped, weighed by concerns that US interest rates could remain high for longer

Rupee sees range-bound trade against US dollar during morning deals

The rupee witnessed range-bound trading against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, amid a negative trend in the domestic equity market. Forex traders said the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on the local unit and restricted the upmove. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.52 and gained further to trade at 83.45 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 12 paise from its previous closing level. On Friday, the rupee hit the lowest level of 83.63 but finally settled at 83.57 against the dollar, registering a gain of 4 paise from its previous close. "Price action on Friday seemed to indicate purposeful intervention by the central bank," IFA Global said in a research note, adding that the rupee is likely to trade in 83.40-83.67 range with sideways price action. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six ...

Rupee recovers 3 paise to 83.58 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee recovered from previous day's steep fall and traded 3 paise higher at 83.58 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on the back of sustained inflow of foreign capital and strong domestic equity market sentiment. Forex traders said the local unit found support from retreating American currency and easing crude oil prices overseas. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 83.60 and gained further to 83.58 against the greenback, registering a rise of 3 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee had plunged 17 paise to hit its over two-month low level of 83.61 against the dollar. The domestic currency recorded its previous lowest closing level of 83.61 on April 16 this year. Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said the rupee's sharp decline was "partly triggered by significant block deals worth Rs 23,000 crore" a day earlier when Vodafone Idea also sold its 18 per cent stake in Indus Towers for Rs 15,300 crore.

Going downhill: Rupee hits new low on importer demand, corporate outflows

Some market participants said that the RBI intervened in the foreign exchange market by dollar sales during the last hour of trade, which reversed some losses

Rupee depreciates 4 paise to 83.48 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee fell 4 paise to 83.48 against the US dollar on Thursday due to firm American currency and an upward trend in crude oil prices overseas. The local unit resisted the fall amid the unabated inflow of foreign capital but gave in to the pressure due to a muted trend in the domestic equity markets, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.43 and lost further to 83.48 against the greenback, registering a fall of 4 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee settled 1 paisa lower at 83.44 against the US dollar. "The local currency's upward momentum was halted by a strong US dollar and rising crude oil prices in the international market," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading higher by 0.02 per cent at 104.90. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.02 per c

Rupee appreciates 6 paise to 83.37 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee stayed on the upward track for the second straight session and appreciated 6 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday boosted by sustained inflow of foreign capital and firm equity markets. The local unit, however, faced resistance due to a stronger American currency and higher crude oil prices overseas, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened strong at 83.39 and gained further to 83.34 against the greenback in initial deals. It later traded at 83.37 against the American currency, registering a rise of 6 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled 12 paise higher at 83.43 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading marginally higher by 0.02 per cent at 104.90. Analysts said the dollar index fell initially as the US data showed the growth in retail sales was lower than expected, though the ..

Rupee appreciates 7 paise to 83.48 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.48 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid a fresh inflow of foreign capital and positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets. Forex traders said the strengthening American currency weighed on the local unit though it found support due to downward movement in crude oil prices overseas. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.52 and gained further to 83.48 against the greenback, registering a rise of 7 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee settled 1 paisa lower at 83.55 against the US dollar. Forex markets were closed on Monday on account of Bakri Id. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 105.01, higher by 0.07 per cent. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.13 per cent to USD 84.14 per barrel. On the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 175.72 points, or 0.23 per cent,

Rupee depreciates 6 paise to 83.54 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 83.54 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the local unit also faced some resistance owing to subdued macroeconomic data on the domestic front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.52 and lost further ground to trade at 83.54 against the greenback, registering a loss of 6 paise from its previous closing level. On Wednesday, the rupee appreciated 11 paise to close at 83.48 against the US dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 104.78, higher by 0.14 per cent. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.34 per cent to USD 82.32 per barrel. According to CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari, declining US CPI with the Fed initiating the rate cut in 2024 and overall strong economic fundamentals of the Indian

Rupee appreciates 5 paise to 83.54 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.54 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, boosted by positive sentiments in the domestic equity market. Forex traders said rupee is trading in a narrow range as all eyes are on the US May CPI print and the Fed rate decision on the global front and India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the domestic front. Moreover, the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and elevated crude oil prices weighed on the local unit and restricted the upmove. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.56 and gained further to trade at 83.54 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 5 paise from its previous closing level. On Tuesday, the rupee settled for the day lower by 9 paise at 83.59 against the US dollar. "The Indian rupee has remained steady despite a strengthening US Dollar driven by rising US bond yields and diminished expectations of Fed rate cuts following robust US employmen

Rupee depreciates 10 paise to 83.50 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 83.50 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, largely due to the rise in the dollar index and US yields. Forex traders said uncertainty among market players was down as Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term. However, the strength of the American currency in the international market weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.48 and lost further ground to trade at 83.50 against the greenback, registering a loss of 10 paise from its previous closing level. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 13 paise to 83.40 against the US dollar. According to Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, the rupee opened at 83.50 largely due to the rise in the dollar index and US yields. "The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should be present protecting the rupee as existing policies of the government will continue wi

Rupee to hold above $83.50; awaits RBI policy, US non-farm payroll report

Non-deliverable forwards indicate rupee will mostly be flat from 83.4725 in the previous session

Rupee gains 7 paise to 83.44 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee recovered from the lower level and appreciated 7 paise to 83.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, taking cues from domestic equity markets and lower crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said the rush for value-buying triggered an uptrend in equity markets, boosting the local currency which saw a steep decline on Tuesday after the general elections results showed a less-than-expected majority for the BJP-led NDA. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.50 and recovered some lost ground to trade at 83.44 against the greenback, registering a rise of 7 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the domestic currency settled at 83.51 against the dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.09 per cent higher at 104.14. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.03 per cent to USD 77.50 per barrel. On the domestic equity market, the

Rupee appreciates 38 paise to 83.04 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee surged 38 paise to hit its three-month high level of 83.04 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday boosted by a robust sentiment in domestic equity markets on the back of strong macroeconomic data and exit poll results showing a third term for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. A weak American currency and inflow of foreign capital into domestic equities also supported the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.09 and gained further to trade at 83.04 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 38 paise from its previous close. The rupee had breached the 83.00 level on March 18 this year. The local unit clocked the highest single-day rise since April 2023 when it appreciated by 42 paise. On Friday, the rupee declined 13 paise to close at 83.42 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies,

Rupee appreciates 5 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday boosted by robust sentiment in domestic equity markets and a downward trend in the crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said, however, strong American currency and unabated outflow of foreign capital weighed on the local unit. Also, they said market participants are expected to take cues from domestic macroeconomic data to be released later in the day. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.25 and gained further to trade at 83.24 against the greenback in initial deals, registering an increase of 5 paise from its previous closing level. On Thursday, the rupee gained 11 paise to close at 83.29 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent higher at 104.79. The latest US GDP data released on Thursday showed the world's largest economy grew at a slower pace of

Rupee falls 22 paise to close at 83.40 against US dollar on crude prices

The rupee settled 22 paise lower at 83.40 against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities, elevated crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said dollar demand from importers and oil marketing companies (OMCs) also weighed on the rupee. However, foreign inflows in the bond markets ahead of inclusion on India's government bonds in global bond index cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.22 and finally settled for the day at 83.40, down 22 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee pared initial gains to settle 5 paise lower at 83.18 against the US dollar. "We expect the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias on month-end dollar demand from OMCs and importers to meet their obligations. Risk aversion in global markets and a strong US dollar may further pressurize the rupee," said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. However, fresh foreign

Rupee depreciates 9 paise to 83.27 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 83.27 against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the local unit faced some resistance due to subdued sentiment in the domestic equity market and strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.22 and lost further ground to trade at 83.27 against the greenback, registering a loss of 9 paise from its previous closing level. On Tuesday, the rupee pared initial gains to settle 5 paise lower at 83.18 against the US dollar. "The Indian rupee was sold off on Tuesday as oil and probably the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought dollars (about USD 1 billion) to keep rupee appreciation in control before the month-end and the Lok Sabha election results," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The USD/INR pair is likely to trade with

Rupee appreciates 3 paise to 83.10 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 83.10 against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders rupee is likely to trade with a positive bias tracking a positive trend in domestic equities and expectations of fresh foreign inflows, however, a recovery in crude oil prices may cap a sharp upside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.14 and gained further ground to trade at 83.10 against the greenback, registering a gain of 3 paise from its previous closing level. On Monday, the rupee pared its initial gains and settled for the day lower by 3 paise at 83.13 against the US dollar. The opening for the rupee on Tuesday was flattish and the USD/INR pair should move within a narrow range of 83.00 to 83.20, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. Importers need to keep buying in dips, as the Reserve

Rupee appreciates 4 paise to 83.06 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 4 paise to 83.06 against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities, wherein benchmark indices scaled new peaks. Forex traders said the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market supported the rupee, while elevated crude oil prices in the international market restricted the upmove. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.08 and gained further ground to trade at 83.06 against the greenback, registering a gain of 4 paise from its previous closing level. On Friday, the rupee rallied for the fourth consecutive trading session and settled with a sharp gain of 19 paise at 83.10 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 104.70, lower by 0.02 per cent. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.19 per cent to USD 82.28 per barrel. On the domestic macroeconomic front, India's fore

Rupee appreciates 12 paise to 83.17 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 83.17 against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a bullish trend in domestic equities, wherein benchmark indices scaled new peaks. Forex traders attributed the rally to Rs 2.11 lakh crore record dividend by the RBI to the government for the fiscal ended March 31. It was more than double the budgeted expectation, helping shore up revenue ahead of a new government taking office. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.26 and gained further ground to trade at 83.17 against the greenback, registering a gain of 12 paise from its previous closing level. The forex market was closed on Thursday on account of 'Buddha Purnima'. On Wednesday, the rupee appreciated by 2 paise to settle at 83.29 against the US dollar. After a trading holiday on Thursday, the Indian rupee was on a strong footing following a big transfer of Rs 2.11 lakh crore in the form of dividend from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Union government, whi