Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly lower on Friday amid concerns over potential 500 percent US tariffs on Indian goods and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Sensex slipped 107 points and Nifty fell 26 points, with broader markets under performing benchmarks, while Asian markets were mixed and FIIs continued selling
09 January,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEquity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday due to persistent foreign fund outflows and concerns over potential US tariff hikes. From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and UltraTech Cement were among the biggest laggards
08 January,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe rupee weakened by 3 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday due to rising global crude oil prices, FII selling and a stronger dollar. A strengthening dollar and weaker sentiments in the domestic equity markets put additional pressure on the rupee, forex traders said
08 January,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe rupee strengthened 26 paise to 89.92 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a softer greenback and falling global oil prices. The rupee snapped its four-day losing streak to appreciate 12 paise to settle at 90.18 against the American currency on Tuesday
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