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Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.29 but fell to 96.39, down 4 paise from its previous close
Rupee loses 13 paise to close at 96.42 per US dollar
The rupee weakened 13 paise to close at 96.42 against the dollar, its weakest level in over two months, pressured by persistent foreign investor outflows and oil companies’ dollar demand. RBI intervention limited losses...
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 96.43 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.29 and traded in the range of 96.29-96.45 before eventually settling at 96.43 (provisional), down 8 paise from its previous close.
US stocks: US software shares hit 2026 highs as AI disruption fears ease
US software stocks are witnessing robust growth, fueled by optimistic earnings projections and partnerships in AI. Major players like Salesforce and Accenture have showcased impressive earnings, aiding the sector's revi...
Stock markets surge for second day as oil drops below $100 per barrel
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to end at 22,776.10
Market wrap: Trent, BSE, Coal India, Tech Mahindra top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Tuesday
Franklin India Small Cap Fund crossed Rs 14,000 crore in AUM, while a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to nearly Rs 1.94 crore over 20 years. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over 15 years, highlighting long-term compo...
Stock markets trade higher, led by bank stocks, Reliance Industries
Of the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged over 11%. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and InterGlobe Aviation were also among the winners
Rupee ends flat, anchored by RBI intervention in face of global strains
The Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, bolstered by central bank interventions during ongoing pressures. A firmer dollar was observed, approaching a 17-month high due to a weak euro's impact. Crude oil prices...
Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 96.30 against U.S. dollar
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.22% at $102.48 per barrel in futures trade.
CAS chaos eases? Jefferies names top stock picks as options volumes recover, IPOs and commodities gain traction
Jefferies sees signs of recovery in India’s derivatives market as options volumes rebound after the disruption caused by the closing auction session (CAS). BSE’s cash-market share also rose, while MCX benefited from str...
Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee hovered around the crucial 96 mark on Monday (October 5, 2026), pressured by elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows, as the RBI’s rate decision is due
Market wrap: ITC, BSE, HCL Tech, Asian Paints top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Monday
Indian equity markets rebounded on Monday, with the Nifty and Sensex rising 0.60% and 0.66%, respectively. ITC led the gainers, while HCL Tech and Asian Paints fell sharply. FMCG and consumer durables outperformed, but...
Stock markets rebound; Sensex climbs 473 points
BSE Sensex jumped 472.77 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 72,382.47; NSE Nifty climbed 133.80 points, or 0.60%, to end at 22,555.75
RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps as inflation and oil risks mount: Sunil Sanghai
The RBI could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October and signal further tightening as inflation, elevated crude prices and a narrowing rate gap with the US pressure the rupee. Strong reserves and a manageable...
Valuations of IT stocks already capture most of AI disruption risk: Chintan Haria
The Nifty IT index’s 25% fall in 2026 may have already priced in much of the threat from AI. Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential AMC sees selective opportunities in companies positioned to benefit from data engineering, c...
Bonus issues, stock splits and dividends: 10 stocks turning ex-record date this week. Do you own any?
This week marks an exciting period for investors as various companies, including NMDC, BLS E-Services, and GTV Engineering, have revealed their record dates for notable corporate actions such as bonus issues and stock s...
Bajaj Finance: Why this rare Nifty outperformer is likely to reward investors in a muted market
Bajaj Finance is down only about 2% in 2026 against a roughly 13% fall in the Nifty, even as FPI outflows reached $26.8 billion year to date. the relative strength rests on a Rs 17,500 crore capital raise (QIP plus prom...
Experts’ poll: RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in October policy amid inflationary pressures
The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%