The rupee is under pressure largely due to the stronger dollar, post-US elections policy measures by President-elect Trump, and specific GDP numbers. Intermittent RBI intervention is noted, but aggressive action is unlikely until the rupee approaches 85 levels, as the forex reserves have dipped from $705 billion to $657 billion.
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Sideways consolidation likely to persist amid global trade uncertainty
The Nifty experienced a week of range-bound trading, closing slightly lower with a 0.53% loss. Facing resistance near the upper edge of a rising channel,