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INR slumps to fresh record lows amid rising oil prices fuelled by ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. During the day, the counter hit a low of 96.39. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, emerging market economies, including India, continue to feel the pressure of rising crude oil prices, as elevated rates increase the outflows of US dollars, along with the outflows already happening due to FPIs. Meanwhile, Indian shares ended little changed on Monday, after having suffered heavy losses earlier in the session on rising Middle East tensions and economic concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 1,100 points from the day's lows before closing 77.05 points, or 0.10 percent, higher at 75,315.04.The NSE Nifty index also fell up to 1.3 percent in early trading before recovering to close up 6.45 ...
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
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FPIs pull out ₹27,000 crore in May; 2026 outflows hit ₹2.2 lakh crore-mark
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Modi in Netherlands: One firm holds the key to India's chip ambition
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Emerging Markets Join Global Selloff as Borrowing Costs Soar
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Dollar climbs for fifth straight day as Treasury yields surge
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INR hits record low beyond 96 per dollar mark during intraday moves
The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee. Indian shares also reversed early gains to end modestly lower on Friday as Hormuz concerns persisted and the Trump-Xi summit yielded little progress on the war in Iran. The domestic currency has registered over 6 per cent losses so far this year, and in the past six trading sessions, it has depreciated nearly 2 per cent as Iran war risk escalation pushed crude oil prices higher. The dollar index moved northwards after strong US retail sales and stable labour market data reduced expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global uncertainties, relatively high valuations, and the lack of AI-led investment opportunities have weighed on capital flows.
Rupee sinks to all-time low of 96 against dollar
Rupee hits record low at 96.11 against US dollar, pressured by strong dollar, higher crude oil prices and global risk aversion, outlook hinges on oil and policy.
Rupee Breaches 96 Per Dollar Mark To Reach Record Low
This marks a new low for the rupee as global factor continue to weigh on the local currency.
Rupee hits record low: What Govt, RBI may do next to defend INR vs dollar
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Emerging Currencies Dip as US Retail Data Boosts Dollar
Most emerging-market currencies fell Thursday on the back of a stronger dollar after US retail sales signaled consumer resilience in the world’s largest economy despite sharply higher gasoline prices.