Indian Stock Market Declines Amid Currency Weakness and Global Tensions
Metals, PSU banks drag markets down amid currency weakness and global uncertainty
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Indian stocks fell on Thursday, with the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 0.7% and the BSE Sensex declining 0.8%, as the rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar. Rising oil prices and global uncertainties, particularly regarding potential military actions in Iran, contributed to market volatility.
- 01NSE Nifty 50 fell 0.7% to close at 23,997.55.
- 02BSE Sensex declined 0.8% to end at 76,913.50.
- 03The rupee reached a historic low of 95.33 against the dollar.
- 04Brent crude oil prices surged to a four-year high of $126.
- 05Sectoral indices, particularly metals and PSU banks, experienced significant declines.
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On Thursday, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn, with the NSE Nifty 50 decreasing by 0.7% to close at 23,997.55 and the BSE Sensex falling 0.8% to 76,913.50. This decline was influenced by the rupee hitting a record low of 95.33 against the US dollar, primarily due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions surrounding potential military actions against Iran. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened to stabilize the rupee, which closed at 94.90 after trading in a volatile range. Despite these challenges, both indices recorded their highest monthly gains since December 2023, climbing 7.5% and 7% respectively in April. Sectoral performances varied, with the Nifty Metal index dropping 2.1% and the Nifty PSU Bank index declining 1.7%. Analysts suggest that ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures could continue to impact market performance moving forward.
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The decline in the rupee and rising oil prices could lead to increased costs for consumers and businesses, affecting everything from fuel prices to inflation rates.
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