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INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
$100 crude gives Rs 20 lakh crore shock to Nifty bulls this week. Best time to buy the fear?
Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a record low, and FIIs continue to sell, yet experts and Axis Mutual Fund argue the panic may be creating a rare long-term buying window.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE updates: GIFT Nifty down 150 points, Max Financial Services in focus
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Every upmove on the Nifty is getting sold into. That has been the texture of this market for most parts of the last two weeks. Thursday was no different. Adding to that is the return of oil at $100 a barrel, despite the US allowing temporary purchase of Russian oil already at sea. Reversing the sell-on-rallies template will be the first priority for the Nifty bulls. For the Nifty, which has already entered a "technical correction," Thursday's panic low of 23,556 becomes the first important level to watch on the downside, Watch this space for all the LIVE Updates.
D-Street slips 1% to 11-month low, and it's not done falling yet
Indian stock markets plunged to an 11-month low on Thursday, with the Nifty and Sensex dropping around 1% each. Surging crude oil prices, driven by US-Iran conflict fears, spooked investors, mirroring past market downturns. Analysts warn of continued volatility and potential further declines until oil prices stabilize, though a rebound is possible in oversold conditions.
Oil price shocks: Rupee falls to new intraday low of ₹92.37 a dollar
Currency weakens to a fresh intra-day low as oil prices surge amid West Asia tensions, with RBI stepping in through dollar sales to limit volatility
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty below 23,650 amid West Asia tensions, crude surge
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, extending their decline for the second consecutive session. Market sentiment remained weak amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which pushed crude oil prices higher. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors, a rise in bond yields and the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar also pressured domestic equities. Global cues remained subdued, with weakness in international markets adding to the cautious mood among investors. The Nifty ended below the 23,650 level, dragged by losses in auto, FMCG and private banking stocks.
Nifty 50 can slip below 22,700 if crude oil prices hold above $100 amid US-Iran war, warns ICICI Securities
Nifty 50 has fallen over 4% in one week, and is down by 8% in one month. According to Vinod Karki, Nifty 50 could correct up to 10% from its pre-conflict level if crude oil prices remain above $100 per barrel for an extended period.
Crude surge above $100, weak rupee and higher yields weigh on Dalal Street
Dalal Street remained under pressure led by banking stocks, with the rupee slipping to a record low near 92.3 against the dollar overnight amid crude’s 9% surge back above $100 after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices and advance tax outflows also pushed the 10-year bond yield up, adding to market volatility.
Goldman Sachs sees Nifty at 29,300 in the next 12 months
Goldman Sachs Chief Global Strategist Peter Oppenheimer says strong earnings growth and a supportive domestic macro environment could support Indian markets although geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices may create short-term volatility. While high valuations globally might cause market corrections, he does not expect a prolonged bear market.
INR seen under pressure but holds under 92 per dollar mark
The Indian rupee came under pressure in opening trades on Wednesday as sentiments stay bleak amid ongoing conflicts in Middle East. INR opened at Rs 91.92 per dollar and hit a low of 91.97 so far during the day. Rupee staged a strong recovery from its record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, gaining 36 paise to settle at 91.85, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices over hopes of de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Sharp gains in the domestic equity markets, along with a weaker greenback, provided further support to the domestic unit. Indian shares rebounded from recent string of losses on Tuesday amid hopes of an easing of tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Sensex jumped 639.82 points or 0.82 percent to settle at 78,205.98. During the day, it surged 960.09 points or 1.23 percent to 78,526.25. The Nifty climbed 233.55 points or 0.97 percent to end at 24,261.60. Indian shares opened on a flat note Wednesday as investors clung to hopes for a ...
Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, US-Iran war, crude oil, gold, silver rates — 8 stocks to buy or sell
Stock market today: Market analysts recommend eight stocks for intraday trading, including Can Fin Homes and Emcure Pharmaceuticals, citing technical analysis and market conditions. Investors are advised to monitor geopolitical developments and market volatility closely for potential opportunities.