Rupee’s steepest rise in 4 months said to come on RBI’s dollar sales

The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly on Wednesday, closing at 88.0750 against the US Dollar. This sharp appreciation followed substantial dollar sales by the Reserve Bank of India. Market observers believe this intervention aimed to curb speculative long-dollar positions. The Rupee had previously traded within a narrower range for three weeks.

Big India moves on pause till macros, markets tick up: Richard Oldfield

Schroders, a major asset manager, holds a cautious view on Indian equities. The firm is underweight due to slow growth and high valuations. However, Schroders sees significant long-term potential for India. Improved economic performance and supportive valuations would lead to a more constructive outlook on Indian equities. Domestic flows provide a market floor.

Diwali 2025 Picks: Nuvama selects 5 technically strong stocks poised for upside this Samvat 2082

Nuvama has identified five stocks with strong technicals for potential gains in Samvat 2082. These picks include Bank of India, BEML, Can Fin Homes, Graphite India, and Vedanta. The brokerage anticipates broad-based profitability driven by credit growth, manufacturing, and infrastructure spending. Market valuations are seen as reasonable, with positive liquidity and sentiment expected to support […]