The Indian rupee hit a record low, closing at 87.59 against the dollar. This decline occurred due to worries about US tariffs and continuous selling of Indian stocks. A strong dollar also contributed to the rupee’s fall. During the day, it even touched 87.74. However, the rupee recovered slightly, possibly because of intervention by the central bank.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.