On Monday, the rupee lost some of its early gains and fell 2 paise to close at 81.80 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, following a rise in crude oil prices. The gains from a weak American dollar and strong domestic equities were offset by a rise in crude oil prices, according to forex traders, who…
Following the weakness of the U.S. dollar in the international market, the rupee nudged up 2 paise to close at 81.78 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday. Significant inflows of foreign capital, according to forex traders, as well as crude oil prices trading below USD 75 per barrel, strengthened the local currency. The local…
After the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and investors became concerned about a slowing global economy that could reduce energy demand, oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday, compounding recent steep losses. Brent futures had decreased by 76 cents, or 1.1%, to $71.57 per barrel. On Wednesday, the global benchmark recorded its lowest…
As global supplies fall far short of what airlines need to achieve their decarbonization objectives, Indian Oil Corp. plans to construct a sustainable aviation fuel plant for 10 billion rupees ($122 million). According to S.S.V. Ramakumar, director for research and development, the facility will be able to manufacture 88,000 tonnes of SAF annually, and Indian…
In response to a strong U.S. dollar abroad, the rupee gave up all of its early gains and depreciated by 3 paise to close at 81.82 (provisional) on Friday. The declining inclination in the rupee was nonetheless restrained, according to forex traders, by the positive attitude on the domestic equity market. At the interbank foreign…
In the midst of a strong U.S. dollar abroad on Thursday, the rupee gave up all of its early gains to end the day 10 paise worse at 81.84 (provisional). The robust sentiment on the domestic stock market, according to forex traders, limited the rupee’s decline. The local unit started out at the interbank foreign…
Yesterday, crude oil fell -1.58% to settle at 6235 as concerns about a potential recession in the world’s largest economy were stoked by disappointing U.S. data. Signs of strengthening short-term consumption growth are being countered by pressure witnessed amid ongoing economic concerns and anticipation of more interest rate hikes that could restrain fuel demand growth….
Amidst a recovery in the U.S. dollar and risk aversion in global markets, the rupee declined last week and reached a low of 82.32. While this was going on, a dramatic decline in the price of crude oil helped to limit declines in local currency. The dollar index recovered from its lows for the year…
As softer U.S. economic statistics and an increase in petrol inventories stoked worries about a recession and slowing global oil demand, oil prices dropped on Friday, extending losses from the two prior days and aiming for a weeklong decline. At the morning June Brent futures were down 14 cents, or 0.2%, at $80.96 per barrel….
With effect from this Wednesday, the government has reinstated the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil with an impost of Rs 6,400 per tonne and eliminated the tax on diesel exports. Petrol and aviation turbine fuel intended for exports are still free from tax. In its most recent fortnightly review, the Central Board of…
