Following a challenging February for smallcap stocks, the first week of March showed signs of recovery with over 200 smallcap names seeing double-digit gains. Positive domestic macro news and a fall in the dollar index contributed to the market rebound, although ongoing uncertainty about US economic policies remains.
Rupee touches one-week high; RBI plans to ease dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.