The currency will probably strengthen to 80 per dollar by the end of the year, according to Namrata Mittal, chief economist at SBI Mutual Fund, its first annual appreciation since 2017. The rupee is up 0.8% this year, and is one of only two Asian currencies that has gained against the greenback. It closed 0.3% stronger on Wednesday at 82.1062.
Cochin Shipyard shares tumble 8% as Q2 profit falls 50% YoY despite revenue growth
Cochin Shipyard shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the company reported a nearly 50% year-on-year decline in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 54 crore.