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The Indian currency also hit an all-time low of 94.04 to the US dollar in the trading session today.

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

Rupee closes above 94 mark to the dollar for first time, falls 50 paise

The Indian currency ended 50 paise lower at 94.03 to the US dollar against Friday's close of 93.53.

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

Dollar index nears 100 mark as West Asia war stokes inflationary fears

The US currency's index has risen nearly 2% in a month since the war started in West Asia.

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

USD vs INR: Rupee in a free fall; currency nears 94 mark on West Asia war, inflation concerns

The currency opened at 93.83 against the US Dollar against Friday's close of 93.76, falling 1.2% against the dollar, the most since February 2022.

Updated : Mar 20, 2026

Rupee closes at record low, nears 94 mark; Ambit expects another 7.5% correction

The rupee ended 82 paise lower at a record low of 93.71 against the US dollar on Friday. The currency closed at a record low of 92.89 on Wednesday.

Updated : Mar 20, 2026

Rupee slips to record low, breaches 93 mark for first time

The Indian currency opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time.

SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India’s capital markets have grown in size and participation over the past decade, making them more resilient but also more sensitive to global events.

Updated : Mar 14, 2026

Stay patient during volatility, markets remain resilient despite global shocks: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Speaking at an event, Pandey said the ongoing conflict in West Asia, energy disruptions, and rapid shifts in global capital flows have created turbulence across financial markets, but the key test for any system is whether it continues to function smoothly during such stress.

Updated : Mar 13, 2026

US-Iran war effect: Rupee hits fresh record low as crude oil price boils

Brent crude oil prices closed above the $100 per barrel mark on Thursday for the first time since August 2022 sending global markets including the US into a tailspin.

Broader market indices also saw a correction during this period. Among key benchmarks, the Nifty 50 declined about 4.6%, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 fell 5.1% and the Nifty Midcap 150 dropped 5%.

Updated : Mar 10, 2026

Rising crude, global tensions weigh on markets: Which sectors may gain and which could struggle?

Among key benchmarks, the Nifty 50 declined about 4.6%, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 fell 5.1% and the Nifty Midcap 150 dropped 5%. The broader Nifty 500 index has been down 4.8% since the war started.

Third-quarter results raised hopes of a corporate earnings rebound after several weak quarters, before the war-related disruption. Siddhartha Khemka still expects earnings to grow 12–15% in FY27.

Updated : Mar 6, 2026

Amid global geopolitical shock, time to look inwards and focus on domestic-oriented sectors, says Motilal Oswal's Siddhartha Khemka

Khemka expects corporate earnings to grow 12-15% in FY2026-27

Robin Brooks noted that Brent crude has climbed 14% since Friday, describing the move as a “stunning” surge.

Updated : Mar 3, 2026

US-Israel-Iran conflict: 14% oil spike bigger than 2022 Ukraine shock, says expert

Brooks said Brent crude has surged 14% since Friday in a “stunning” rally, while the US dollar has strengthened in a disorderly safe-haven rush. Even gold has fallen against the dollar, highlighting the scale of the currency move, which he called a major shock to global markets.

The “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis” outlines a hypothetical chain reaction triggered by rapid AI adoption. (Pic: Citrini Research/Alap Shah LinkedIn)

Updated : Feb 24, 2026

Meet Alap Shah: Man who posed 'AI' question, and with Citrini Research brainstormed the answer - 'scenario, not prediction'

Alap Shah, co-author of the viral report “The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” has sparked a global debate with his scenario-driven analysis of technological disruption and economic risk. The report examines how rapid automation and white-collar displacement could reshape markets, housing, and global financial stability by 2028.

Milan Parekh, Chairman & MD of Jainam Broking

Updated : Feb 16, 2026

Trading is an art, zero-sum game, not a social media trend: Jainam Broking’s Milan Parikh

Trading in equity markets is a skill-driven profession that demands discipline, risk management and capital protection, not cues from social media, said Milan Parikh of Jainam Broking.

The MTF book remains heavily skewed towards large, bank-backed brokers, which together account for nearly 50% of the market.

Updated : Feb 13, 2026

India’s MTF book swells to Rs 1.16 lakh crore; PPFAS cautions on leverage and concentration

PPFAS Asset Management has highlighted the scale of this rise, noting that the MTF book stood at Rs 24,920 crore in FY23. The jump to Rs 1.16 lakh crore in less than three years underscores how quickly margin-funded trading has gained traction among investors.

RBI MPC 2026: JM Financial said that the concerns around growth fade in the wake of the long-pending India-US trade deal.

Updated : Feb 5, 2026

RBI MPC 2026: Rate cut or hold? Here's what JM Financial says

JM Financial said the bond markets appear to be detached from the RBI's policy actions since June 2025, as reflected by the widening wedge between the policy rate and benchmark yield.

The BSE Midcap 150 and Smallcap 250 trade at about 23x and 19x forward earnings, slightly above 10-year averages.

Updated : Feb 4, 2026

Mid and Small Cap valuations have corrected? Why broader markets still offer upside, Aditya Khemani of Invesco MF explains

Aditya Khemani, Fund Manager at Invesco Mutual Fund, shares his views on valuations, market outlook, key sectors, risks, and portfolio strategy for retail investors

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

India-US trade deal effect: Rupee closes 122 paise higher amid positive sentiment

The rally in rupee was caused by India–US trade deal that lifted sentiment in the forex market.

Nothin Kamath explained that the structure of STT itself creates an imbalance. STT on futures is levied on the entire contract value, while options are largely taxed on the premium amount.

Updated : Feb 2, 2026

'STT hike won't do anything...': STT revision on derivatives sparks debate as Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath flags unintended risks

Reacting to the Budget proposal on STT, Nithin Kamath argued that higher rates may not meaningfully reduce speculative activity in futures and options (F&O), and could instead distort trading behaviour further in favour of options.

Updated : Jan 29, 2026

Rupee hits 92 mark for first time, marks fresh record low

At the open, the rupee slipped to 92 mark against the greenback, against its previous record low of 91.96 hit last week.

Updated : Jan 26, 2026

Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed today on Republic Day?

Sensex declined 769.67 points, or 0.94 per cent, to end at 81,537.70. Nifty dropped 241.25 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 25,048.65.

Experts said India’s MTF exposure stands at around 0.23% of total mcap, which is significantly lower than leverage levels seen in markets.

Updated : Jan 23, 2026

Margin trading not behind recent market fall, says Kotak Securities' Ashish Nanda

Recent market volatility has sparked speculation that margin trading facility (MTF) selling amplified the equity market decline. Kotak Securities, however, said data does not support this view, pointing to limited and well-distributed MTF exposure across the market.

Updated : Jan 23, 2026

Rupee falls to record low, nears 92 mark; analysts on the currency crash

Rupee fell to a record low of 91.99 per dollar in today's trade against the previous close of 91.58

Market Commentary

Rupee closes above 94 mark to the dollar for first time, falls 50 paise

Dollar index nears 100 mark as West Asia war stokes inflationary fears

USD vs INR: Rupee in a free fall; currency nears 94 mark on West Asia war, inflation concerns

Rupee closes at record low, nears 94 mark; Ambit expects another 7.5% correction

Rupee slips to record low, breaches 93 mark for first time

Stay patient during volatility, markets remain resilient despite global shocks: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey

US-Iran war effect: Rupee hits fresh record low as crude oil price boils

Rising crude, global tensions weigh on markets: Which sectors may gain and which could struggle?

Amid global geopolitical shock, time to look inwards and focus on domestic-oriented sectors, says Motilal Oswal's Siddhartha Khemka

US-Israel-Iran conflict: 14% oil spike bigger than 2022 Ukraine shock, says expert

Meet Alap Shah: Man who posed 'AI' question, and with Citrini Research brainstormed the answer - 'scenario, not prediction'

Trading is an art, zero-sum game, not a social media trend: Jainam Broking’s Milan Parikh

India’s MTF book swells to Rs 1.16 lakh crore; PPFAS cautions on leverage and concentration

RBI MPC 2026: Rate cut or hold? Here's what JM Financial says

Mid and Small Cap valuations have corrected? Why broader markets still offer upside, Aditya Khemani of Invesco MF explains

India-US trade deal effect: Rupee closes 122 paise higher amid positive sentiment

'STT hike won't do anything...': STT revision on derivatives sparks debate as Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath flags unintended risks

Rupee hits 92 mark for first time, marks fresh record low

Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed today on Republic Day?

Margin trading not behind recent market fall, says Kotak Securities' Ashish Nanda

Rupee falls to record low, nears 92 mark; analysts on the currency crash

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