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Rupee jumps 52 paise against US dollar as oil prices retreat
Indian rupee jumps to 96.30 per dollar as crude oil prices fall and US Treasury yields ease, but analysts warn gains may be capped amid global tensions.
INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points
USD vs INR: Rupee slips 33 paise to open at fresh low of 96.86 against US dollar
USD vs INR: The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.96 against the US dollar, influenced by rising crude oil prices and global bond yields amid stalled US-Iran peace talks. Concerns over inflation and weak foreign capital flows further strained India's external position.
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions
Emkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domestic growth, earnings recovery and policy support. The brokerage expects markets to navigate near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions & high crude prices. It also warns of macro risks from elevated oil but sees long-term structural growth in Indian equities intact.
Rising US bond yields trigger global jitters: How does it impact Indian investors? Explained
Rising US bond yields are raising concerns globally, impacting emerging markets like India. Goenka recommends tax equalization on bond income to encourage investment. The situation may force India to raise interest rates due to inflation linked to higher oil prices.
INR stays near historic lows pressured by persistently rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee is seen trading comfortably beyond Rs 96 per dollar mark near record low levels even as dollar pulled back slightly and international oil prices eased. INR opened at Rs 96.38 and hit a high of 96.31 so far during the day. Rupee is finding a firmer footing at historic low levels pressured by persistently rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. Yesterday, rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 against the US dollar. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. 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 ..
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: HPCL, BPCL & IOC shares jump 2% each. What lies ahead for the OMCs?
Oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw a 2% share increase following a second petrol and diesel price hike in under a week, with prices rising by approximately 90 paise per litre. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on OMCs amid elevated global crude prices and geopolitical disruptions.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: IOC, Astral, Afcons react to earnings; BPCL, BEL report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: BPCL, Zydus Life, BEL, BLS International, Dhanuka Agri, Dredging Corp, Eureka Forbes, Hatsun Agro, Healthcare Global, J Kumar Infra, PI Industries, PNC Infratech, Prince Pipes, Safari Industries, RITES, Trident, Zee Entertainment, Shaily Engineering are among the other important numbers to track today along with result reactions from IOC, IGL, Afcons, Astral and many others. Stay tuned for all the live result reactions right here.
Stocks in news: JSW Steel, ZEE, Adani Enterprises, Vodafone Idea, Eicher Motors
Indian markets saw a volatile Monday, ending nearly flat due to global weakness and economic worries. Analysts suggest Nifty is consolidating, with resistance at 23,800-24,000 and support near 23,150-23,300. Key companies like JSW Steel, ZEE, and Adani Enterprises are in focus. IOC reported a significant profit surge. Eicher Motors plans a new manufacturing plant.
IOC Q4 results: Cons PAT surges 78% YoY to Rs 14,458 crore, revenue rises 7%
Indian Oil Corporation announced a significant 78% jump in net profit for the March quarter. Revenue also saw a healthy increase. The company's board recommended a final dividend for shareholders. Despite global uncertainties, IOC's profitability remained strong. Financial metrics like debt-to-equity ratio and profit margins showed improvement.
Rs 3 a litre fuel price hike cuts losses by 25 per cent; daily loss drops to Rs 750 crore
In a noteworthy shift, Indian oil corporations have curtailed daily losses by almost 25% thanks to a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices. Nevertheless, ongoing global crude oil fluctuation and a depreciating rupee mean that fuel prices still linger below production costs. Currently, there are no discussions surrounding a government financial rescue plan.