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High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%
The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at Rs 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at Rs 94.83. It has since weakened to an all-time Rs 95.96 per dollar.
Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
GLOBAL-FOREX/ (UPDATE 5, GRAPHICS):FOREX-Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold drops $35/oz; silver tumbles $5/oz amid stronger dollar, rate fears
Precious metals fell on 14 May as traders hesitated amid geopolitical tensions and a strengthening US dollar. Gold dropped $35 to $4,671, while silver fell $5 to $84.36, though it remained above $80. Retail sales rose, indicating consumer resilience despite rising inflation.
DXY hovers around 98.50 mark; Trump-Xi meeting outcome awaited
The dollar index continues to hover around 98.50 mark on Thursday after US data reinforced inflationary pressures and higher interest rate scenario for longer. Accelerating inflationary pressures in the United States economy amid higher energy prices have for now ruled out possibility of any rate cut. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday showed that the US Producer Price Index (PPI) jumped by 6.0% on year in April, following the 4.3% seen in March. US wholesale inflation accelerated at its fastest annual pace in four years. Meanwhile, investors stay watchfully cautious ahead of the US President Donald Trump-Chinese President Xi Jinping summit in Beijing. Investors will also focus on the US retail sales data for April due later today.
Rupee slips in early trade against dollar amid global crude uncertainty
Indian rupee slips as high crude prices and Iran conflict weigh on sentiment, markets watch Trump Xi talks and possible India policy steps.
Wall Street Highlights: Nasdaq Futures Rise ON AI Trade; Focus Turns To Trump-Xi Meet
Brent, the global crude benchmark, held losses from the prior session, trading around $105.65 per barrel. The dollar hovered near gains from the three previous days.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Rupee edges higher against dollar on gold, silver duty hike, but US yields weigh
Rupee opens slightly stronger at 95.60 as India hikes gold and silver import duties to 15% to curb imports and support forex, but global inflation and US yields keep pressure.
INR closes at all-time low as global risk aversion resurfaces
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at an all-time low of 95.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as renewed tension between the US and Iran has led to risk aversion in global markets. Market sentiment remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. Moreover, market participants interpreted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments over the weekend regarding fuel conservation and lower imports as a subtle acknowledgement that India's trade deficit and balance-of-payments pressures could worsen if crude prices remain elevated for longer. The Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points (1.92%) to settle at 74,559.24, while the Nifty 50 dropped 436.30 points (1.83%) to end at 23,379.55.
INR collapses to fresh record low
The Indian rupee is seen collapsing to new record lows against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday amid rebound in oil prices and dollar index edging higher. US President Donald Trump reportedly said that the ceasefire with Iran was on life support with hopes for a deal with the country fading, triggering a surge in crude oil prices. Market sentiments remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback, down 35 paise from its previous close.
Can Reliance Jio's fresh-issue play restore faith in India's billion-dollar IPOs?
Reliance Jio may change its IPO plan. Instead of existing investors selling shares, it could be a fresh issue. This means money goes directly into Jio Platforms for debt reduction and expansion. This move could restore investor faith in large Indian IPOs. It might set a new standard for future mega listings. The market will watch this development closely.
Explained: What is keeping gold and silver prices range-bound
Gold prices ease as silver extends gains, with US-Iran tensions, stronger dollar and upcoming global data keeping bullion traders cautious.