The Indian rupee weakened, reversing gains due to Asian currency weakness and uncertainty surrounding US interest rate policy after the Federal Reserve’s rate cut. Despite the cut, cautious forward guidance from the Fed and concerns over US tariffs and weak equity inflows weighed on the rupee. Optimism arose from potential resolution of the India-US tariff dispute.
Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PM’s Oman visit on Dec 17-18
India and Oman are set to sign a free trade agreement. The pact will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman from