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RBI measures, intervention spark rupee's sharpest rally in six months

On Monday, the Indian rupee gained about 1% after the Reserve Bank of India announced measures to curb dollar demand. Oil companies' dollar purchases will now be directed away from the spot market, easing pressure on the rupee. This intervention aims to address the mounting balance of payments challenges due…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

India’s 10-year bond yield hits 3-year high as RBI’s liquidity measure weighs on demand

Indian government bonds extended losses on Monday, pushing the benchmark 10-year yield to a three-year high as the RBI’s latest liquidity-tightening measures added to selling pressure. Tighter banking-system liquidity can curb banks’ capacity to invest in government securities, weakening bond demand and pushing prices lower and yields higher.

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Banks seek RBI relief, clarity on India's latest rupee-defence measures: Report

Banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India to request changes to the 20% cash deposit mandate. They propose that a flat charge replaces the deposit requirement for current-account hedging. This change could improve liquidity while ensuring cost transparency for businesses. Lenders also highlighted concerns over the $2 million threshold,…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gains

On Friday, markets experienced a moment of reprieve as the Nifty index surged by 1.3%, buoyed by support from the IT sector. However, analysts anticipate that Indian stocks will tread carefully due to prevailing global economic uncertainties. Despite a decrease in the India VIX, suggesting lesser market anxiety, the actions…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

RBI's rupee defence may drain banking liquidity, ease currency pressure

RBI has introduced measures to curb rupee volatility, which could ease immediate depreciation pressures in the currency market. These measures include limiting foreign exchange derivative contracts and increasing hedging costs for importers. Experts predict that these actions may lead to a reduction in USD/INR rates and forward premiums. However, external…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

India’s rupee defence raises question of how far RBI will go

The Reserve Bank of India implemented strong measures to stabilise the rupee as external pressures intensify. This includes opening a dollar window for state-owned oil refiners and introducing a new reserve requirement for foreign-exchange derivatives. Analysts expect the rupee to rally but caution that sustaining those gains may be difficult…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

FIIs dump Indian stocks for eight straight weeks: Is a reversal on the cards or more pain ahead?

FIIs sold Indian equities for an eighth consecutive week, offloading Rs 30,294 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 30,313 crore to cushion the outflows. The Nifty 50 ended marginally higher, snapping its losing streak. Elevated crude oil prices, rupee weakness and global bond yields remain key factors shaping the outlook for…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Nifty bulls regain momentum, but can bears strike back? 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next week

Indian equities snapped an eight-week losing streak as the Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded on Friday. However, elevated crude prices, foreign investor outflows, inflation data, bond yields and the September-quarter earnings season could shape the market’s next move. Here are five key factors investors should track next week.

The Economic Times · Oct 10

RBI tightens forex derivative rules: What changes for hedging, cancelled trades

The RBI has tightened rules for rupee-linked foreign exchange derivatives, restricting the rebooking of cancelled contracts and cutting the threshold for transactions without establishing underlying exposure to $5 million from $100 million. It has also mandated additional checks for hedging activities and introduced a 20% cash reserve requirement for certain…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

RBI moves to support rupee at 96.78, cracks down on forex derivatives

The Reserve Bank of India introduced new measures to address the pressure on the rupee. These measures include tightening foreign exchange derivative rules and limiting rebooking of cancelled contracts. Furthermore, a 20% cash reserve requirement has been established for large forex derivatives transactions. The central bank aims to enhance market…

The Economic Times · Oct 10