The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has awarded Shakti Pumps (India) a contract worth Rs 443.78 crore to supply and construct 16,025 off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems throughout the state. The pumps, which have 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP capacities, will be used under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump…
The Indian rupee lost around 9 paise to the US dollar on Wednesday, closing at 89.96. After opening at a low of 90.03, the currency experienced a slight rebound by the afternoon, reaching 89.88, and then increased slightly, closing at 89.87 against the US dollar. But compared to yesterday’s close of 89.87, today’s end was…
In order to strengthen the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced a number of liquidity initiatives, including bond purchases through open market operations (OMO) and foreign exchange swaps. According to market players, the central bank frontloaded the measures in December, probably taking into account significant withdrawals throughout the month. The majority…
Today, the Indian rupee ended its ongoing downward trend and ended the day at 89.87, up 0.2% versus the US dollar. At 90.12, the local currency had opened on a weak note. The currency reached a peak of 89.84 during trading sessions, according to a Reuters report, although importers intervened to limit more advances. One…
Indian stocks finished Monday’s trading session much lower. The Nifty ended the day at 25,960.55, down 0.86%, while the Sensex closed at 85,102.69, down 0.71%. The Nifty Bank closed at 59,238.55, down 0.90%, indicating that the pressure was equally evident in the banking sector. The BSE SmallCap and midcap indices both saw a 2% decline….
The Indian rupee extended its losing trend, following cues from the equity market. At 90.07, it finished the day down 0.1%. The currency fell 0.2% from its opening level of 90.06 to 90.17 against the US dollar. The US Federal Reserve’s impending policy decision on Wednesday, which is expected to impact the currency’s future course,…
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled a liquidity-boosting package that comprises a three-year USD/INR buy-sell swap and Rs 1 lakh crore in government bond OMO purchases, along with a unanimous 25 basis point repo rate drop to 5.25 percent. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the central bank is still dedicated to supplying enough long-term liquidity,…
Oil prices remained mostly stable during Asian trading on Friday, following gains from the previous session, as stalled diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine war and strong expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut influenced the market. Brent Oil Futures for February declined by 0.2% to $63.15 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…
The Indian rupee closes at 90.19 versus the US dollar, down 0.36% from the previous close, setting yet another record low. The currency has declined by over 5% on a cumulative basis this year against the greenback. A stalled trade agreement between the US and India, persistent equity sales by foreign portfolio investors, and a…
Gold prices experienced stability during Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining largely unchanged as investors anticipated key U.S. economic data and a Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for next week, where a rate cut is widely expected. Spot gold was flat at $4,204.55 per ounce, while U.S. Gold Futures rose by 0.4% to $4,235.75. Earlier in the…
