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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.
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Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
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.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: AMC; here's why ICICI AMC is top pick
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INR slides further as renewed geopolitical tensions led to surge in crude oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 94.90 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and surge in crude oil prices. Strength of the American currency in the overseas market and Israel-Lebanon tensions also deteriorated global risk sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.93 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 94.73 and a low of 95.03 during the day. Meanwhile, domestic markets also closed sharply lower due to escalating Middle East tensions, surging crude oil prices, and ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. The BSE Sensex settled at 74,267.34, down by 508.40 points (0.68%), and the NSE Nifty 50 ended at 23,382.60, dropping 165.15 points (0.70%).
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
Aditya Birla Fashion: Motilal Oswal Trims Target Price Despite Strong Q4 Results — Here's Why
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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.
Blue Jet Healthcare gains 8% post Q4; analysts split on near-term prospects
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Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Internet; here's why Eternal is top bet
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