For the second week in a row, foreign exchange reserves increased, reaching a nearly three-month high of $597.9 billion for the week ending November 24. In the week ending November 24, reserves increased by $2.5 billion, following a $5.1 billion increase in the week ending November 17. Both the appreciation or depreciation of foreign assets…
November saw a rise in the nation’s power consumption of 119.64 billion units (BU), or approximately 8.5 percent, as a result of celebrations and more economic activity. Based on government data, power consumption was 110.25 billion units in the same period last year, which was more than the 99.32 billion units recorded in November 2021….
Early Asian trading on Friday saw a decline in oil prices, which continued losses following the voluntary agreement by OPEC+ members to reduce oil output for the first quarter of 2019 that fell short of market expectations. At morning session February’s Brent crude futures were down 14 cents, or 0.2%, at $80.72 per barrel. At…
For the third day in a row, the rupee continued to gain strength and in early trade on Thursday it gained 2 paise to 83.30 against the US dollar, following encouraging signals from the equity markets and the continued inflow of foreign funds. Crude oil prices, according to forex dealers, were restrained by the significant…
A 200 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project from SJVN Ltd. has been awarded to Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL). As to Tata Power’s regulatory filing, FDRE offers continuous power supply and aids distribution companies in fulfilling their renewable purchase requirement (RPO) and energy storage obligation (ESO). “Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited…
Due to a lack of signals on both the domestic and international fronts, the rupee’s volatility is still modest. In the domestic arena, the rupee was sustained and its gains throughout the intraday session were reinforced by flows relating to the initial public offering. Simultaneously, the rupee received assistance from the dollar index’s decline. The…
The largest producer of gas and oil in India, ONGC, has entered into long-term agreements with refiners to sell the crude oil it extracts from offshore resources in Mumbai at a premium to the global benchmark Brent, according to sources. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has agreements with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL)…
Following a downward trend in domestic equities, the rupee lost 2 paise and hit an all-time low of 83.36 against the US dollar in the morning session on Friday. The opening rate of the rupee versus the dollar at the interbank foreign exchange was 83.33. In the first trades, it fell 2 paise from its…
According to government data, foreign direct investment inflows into the computer software and hardware, commerce, and construction industries sharply declined during the July–September quarter, resulting in a 7.3% year-over-year decline to $9.54 billion. FDI equity inflows for the April–September period totaled $20.4 billion, a 24% decrease from the previous year. Reinvested earnings and other capital…
In early trading on Wednesday, the rupee was moving in a limited range vs the US dollar, with local equities showing little movement. Because of the ongoing withdrawals of foreign funds, forex traders reported that investor mood was negatively impacted by the rupee’s narrow trading range. The local currency’s value versus the dollar at the…
