The Indian rupee weakened to a two-month low of 86.28 against the dollar due to escalating tensions in West Asia, which drove crude oil prices higher. Concerns over a potential Israel-Iran conflict disrupting oil supplies further pressured the rupee, while foreign investors selling Indian assets added to the currency’s woes. RBI intervention helped limit the rupee’s losses.
IPO Calendar: Primary market cools after Jio frenzy, but 13 listings lined up
India’s IPO market is set for a quiet week, with just one fresh issue worth Rs 56.68 crore opening for subscription and no mainboard launches.