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INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
INR extends slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark
The Indian rupee extended slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark on Tuesday as oil prices shot up late yesterday amid stalled talks between US and Iran reigniting fears of oil supply disruption. Crude oil prices surged following reports from Iran's news agency indicating that Tehran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States. INR opened at Rs 95.16 per dollar and hit a low of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.19. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market is extending its losses today, tracking weak global cues and Middle East tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped by over 440 points in early trade, slipping into the 74,200 range, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell beneath the 23,250 mark.
PB Fintech sees Rs 665 crore block deal as founders pare stake; Goldman among other top funds buy
PB Fintech founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal sold 38 lakh shares worth Rs 665 crore in a block deal. The shares were purchased by various institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs and Tata Mutual Fund, following the company's recent performance.
INR appreciates near three-week high as oil retreats on ceasefire talks
The Indian rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as renewed optimism over the peace deal between the US and Iran boosted market sentiments. The domestic currency gained momentum near a three week high on an overnight decline in crude oil prices and a fall in the US dollar, after the US and Iran reached an understanding to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days although Trumps approval on the same is awaited. On Thursday, the US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme. Meanwhile, BSE Sensex closed about 1.4% down at 74,775.7 on Friday, extending losses for a third session, restricting upside in the counter as investors remained cautious amid ongoing FII outflows, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and weaker-than-normal monsoon forecasts that could impact inflation.
Japanese stocks rally on ceasefire hopes and strong data
Domestically, Japans retail sales grew at the fastest pace in a year, while industrial production unexpectedly rose, adding to the positive momentum. Tech and electronics stocks led the gains, with Kioxia up 7.5%, SoftBank Group rising 5.1%, Murata Manufacturing advancing 12.7%, Taiyo Yuden gaining 13.9%, and Ibiden Co climbing 16.5%. For the month, the Nikkei gained 11.88% and the Topix 6.17%, driven largely by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
DXY holds around 99 mark; US PCE inflation data in focus
The dollar index is holding around 99 mark but broad momentum stays downbeat as optimism grows over a possible peace deal between US and Iran. However, renewed tensions and ongoing uncertainty around the strategic Strait of Hormuz is likely to keep DXY supported. US military reportedly confirmed it launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran, while Irans Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted an American F-35 fighter jet and several drones that had allegedly violated Iranian airspace. Off late, Middle East tensions had driven a safe-haven flight to the US Dollar while simultaneously spiking oil prices, which fuels sticky US inflation and forces the Federal Reserve to delay rate cuts. Investor now shift focus towards upcoming PCE inflation data for further clues on the Feds future policy direction. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 98.99, down 0.12% on the day.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
INR loses momentum amid renewed concerns on war front that could trigger oil spike
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Tuesday amid uncertainty surrounding West Asia crisis that could once again trigger a flight in oil prices. Rupee regained near two week high amid signs of easing tensions in the war region which led to a sharp slide in crude oil prices and retreat in dollar index. However, caution in equities and foreign flows are keeping sentiments at bay for the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a high of 95.33 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 34 paise to close at 95.26 against the US dollar , registering the third straight session of gain, on optimism that the US and Iran were moving close to a peace deal even though they remained at odds over key issues, including blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. The NIFTY 50 and BSE Sensex indices opened for trading today at 24,004.10 and 76,224.14, respectively. Asian stock markets are trading mixed this morning, amid renewed uncertainty about a potential peace deal to
Auto companies poised for best May in eight years as retail momentum continues
Total vehicle registrations stood at nearly 19.75 lakh units during the first 25 days of May, up 11.6%from last year's 17.7 lakh units. The momentum was broad-based, with every key segment posting healthy double-digit or near double-digit growth.
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 net loss widens to Rs 163.8 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 23.55 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL).
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 sees sharp rise in net loss at ₹148 crore; revenue up 16%
EBITDA declined 3.6% to ₹197.4 crore from ₹204.9 crore in the year-ago quarter. The EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.9% from 11.9% YoY. Shares of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd ended at ₹67.46, down by ₹0.050, or 0.074%, on the BSE today, May 25.