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Indian markets ended Friday on a high, with the Nifty gaining 0.4% and securing a 0.9% weekly rise. Positive sentiment stemmed from weaker US labor data, bolstering hopes for stable interest rates. Analysts anticipate a continued upward trend for Indian equities, buoyed by global factors and easing US rate concerns. Stock-specific movements are expected from June-quarter updates, while monsoon progress remains a key focus.
INR settles lower as prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India; RBI eyed
The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying. The prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India, which relies heavily on energy imports. Market participants are now turning their attention to the Reserve Bank of India's MPC rate decision on June 5, as inflation, growth and the rupee are under focus. The six-member MPC, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will announce its decision on June 5. Indian equity benchmarks ended flat but resilient today, recovering from early intraday losses. The NSE Nifty 50 closed marginally higher by 10.95 points (0.05%) at 23,416.55, while the BSE Sensex inched up 13.84 points (0.02%) to finish at 74,360.01. The primary catalysts for the market recovery were breaking news of potential tax concessions for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and tentative signs of ..
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
INR settles at new lifetime low as soaring oil prices dampen sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 14 paise to settle at an all-time low of 92.42 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and sustained outflow of foreign funds amid the West Asia crisis. A positive trend in domestic equity markets also helped the domestic currency at the lower level, even as investors remained watchful of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Indian stock markets closed significantly higher for the second consecutive session, driven by gains in auto and metal sectors despite volatility. The Sensex jumped 568 points (0.75%) to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 added over 172 points (0.74%) to end at 23,581, rebounding after recent sharp losses. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.35 and hit the lowest intra-day level of 92.47 against the greenback. The unit finally ended at a new lifetime low of 92.42.
Bank Nifty jumps past 58,000 as Fed flags possible rate hike; SBI, HDFC Bank among top gainers
Among individual banking stocks, SBI rose 1.58 percent to Rs 1,042.70, while HDFC Bank gained 1.51 percent to Rs 799. Both the stocks were among top Nifty gainers today. SBI remained in focus after its central board approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore in FY27.
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Can the Nifty extend its recent rally or will fresh geopolitical tensions and global market weakness cap gains? In today's Opening Bell, we break down the key cues driving markets—from renewed US-Iran tensions, Brent crude hovering near $72, mixed Asian markets, and weak Wall Street sentiment to Fed rate expectations, rising gold prices, OpenAI's IPO delay, chip stock weakness, and FII-DII activity. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Market experts on Opening Bell.