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Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounce

The Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock markets, particularly the Nifty 50, suffered a decline of more than 1% due to underwhelming results in the technology and financial sectors. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dipped about 2% after the US administration's sanction waivers.

19 Oct 2026 3:48 pm