The Indian rupee hit a three-month low of 86.89 against the dollar due to concerns over the Iran-Israel conflict and rising oil prices, settling slightly higher at 86.72 following suspected RBI intervention. Elevated Brent crude prices at $77 a barrel are adding pressure, with traders anticipating continued rupee weakness amid Middle East tensions and cautious exporter hedging.
Largecaps showing no fundamental change despite market bounce: Nischal Maheshwari
Investors are closely watching sectors like banking, manufacturing, auto distribution, and aviation after a recent rate cut. Analysts see temporary margin pressure for banks and