New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s macro backdrop has improved as falling oil prices and a June foreign exchange package have eased financial conditions and prompted inflows, a report said on Wednesday.Foreign investors signalled growing confidence, with $6.4 billion of bond inflows since early June and equities flows turning slightly positive in the past fortnight, the report from HSBC Global Investment Research.The firm forecasted that a balance of payment surplus and improved sentiment could …
Latest Indian Rupee News & Updates
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Global crude oil prices surged more than 6 per cent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was effectively over following a fresh round of American military strikes on Iran, intensifying concerns over energy supplies from West Asia.International oil benchmark Brent crude climbed as much as 6.52 per cent or $4.69 to trade near $80 a barrel. Similarly, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced more than 6 per…
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to take cues from the start of the June quarter earnings season, global geopolitical developments, crude oil price movement, foreign investor activity and currency trends in the coming week. After extending gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, benchmark indices will also be closely watched for their response to domestic macroeconomic indicators and global market sentiment.Indian benchmark indices ended higher for the third str…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) India’s external debt stood at $762.8 billion at end-March 2026, an increase of $26.3 billion over its level at end-March 2025, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday. The external debt to GDP ratio increased to 20.8 per cent at end-March 2026 from 19.8 per cent at end-March 2025.Outstanding debt of the government decreased, while non-government debt increased at end-March 2026 over the level a year ago, according to an RBI statement.Debt s…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, with the yellow metal slipping below the Rs 1.44 lakh mark and the white metal hovering near Rs 2.23 lakh amid weak global cues.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,44,180 per 10 grams, marginally higher than the previous close of Rs 1,44,162. However, selling pressure emerged later.At around 10 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,43,470, down Rs 692 or 0.48 per cent. So far in th…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) After ending the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, Dalal Street is likely to take cues from progress in the proposed India-US trade agreement, developments in the Middle East conflict, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity in the coming week. Lower oil prices and improving risk sentiment helped benchmark indices post modest gains during the last week.For the week, the Sensex advanced 0.39 per cent to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty gained 0.18 per cen…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued clarifications on the operational aspects of Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR-B) deposits, addressing queries raised by banks regarding the mobilisation of such deposits and related lending activities. The clarification is expected to encourage greater inflows through the FCNR-B route, which could provide support to the rupee in the near term.According to a document released by the central bank, all Indian banks, in…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Easing Middle East tensions and recent policy measures by the Reserve Bank of India and the government have eased near‑term stress on the Indian rupee, a report said on Monday.The report from Elara Securities said the domestic currency could appreciate against the American dollar in H1 FY27, as current account pressures reduce and flows improve, keeping the rupee oscillating within a 93‑95 range.If the US Federal Reserve raises rates, as expected with a 50 basis‑p…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Rupee is likely to appreciate further in the coming weeks and in the context of appreciating domestic currency, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are unlikely to sell significantly going forward, analysts said on Sunday.The better-than-expected FY26 earnings growth of 15.6 per cent for Nifty 500 is providing fundamental support and resilience to the market. “However, poor monsoon, so far this year, is becoming a concern,” said analysts.There has been a distinct cha…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) snapped a prolonged dry spell to emerge as net buyers this week, amounting to Rs 3,386 crore, marking a notable improvement in the overseas investor sentiment.This reversal was characterised by a distinct, alternate-day rhythm — with FIIs ramping up exposure on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday —culminating in an explosive surge of Rs 4,859 crore on Friday alone, heavily catalysed by passive fund realignments during the FTSE quarte…