Rupee at record low: Markets eye RBI’s next move as currency breaches 89; corporates’ worries mount

The rupee’s trajectory has become a key concern for financial markets. Banks have reduced trading exposures, while numerous importers with large unhedged positions are facing losses. Corporates engaged in over-the-counter forex derivative transactions, anticipating stable rupee levels, are reportedly worried as the currency crosses 89. The financial sector remains uncertain whether the Reserve Bank of…

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Ban leaves online gaming employees in lurch

MUMBAI: Resumes of employees working with gaming firms have flooded the job market after a sudden ban on online money games have left scores of salaried people stranded with uncertainty. More than 2,000 professionals are currently on the lookout for opportunities, said Aditya Narayan Mishra, MD and CEO at staffing firm CIEL HR. After Parliament…

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GDP data, GST meet to decide D-St direction

MUMBAI: Tariff-related developments, the strong GDP numbers for the June quarter of the year that govt announced on Friday and the ensuing meeting on GST rejig are expected to have a balancing effect on Dalal Street investors during the week. With foreign funds continuing to sell Indian stocks, the rupee could come under renewed pressure,…

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