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Launching a rupee-based stablecoin requires coordination among multiple stakeholders.

Rupee-backed stable coin: An idea whose time has come

August 16, 2025 4:34 pm

India can roll out a crypto-backed currency in three phases, and see substantial benefits — risks notwithstanding

Rupee logs biggest single-day fall in nearly 3 months on Trump tariff shocker

July 31, 2025 12:13 am

The domestic currency ended at 87.43 against the US dollar, after opening at 87.12, down 30 paise compared to the previous close of 86.82.

Explore the fascinating history of the highest denomination Indian Rupee ever printed. Learn which rare note held this title, its value, purpose, and why it was discontinued.

What is the highest denomination of the Indian Rupee ever printed by the RBI?

May 23, 2025 11:56 am

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan suggested the introduction of Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes, which was rejected, and Rs 2,000 notes were issued instead on May 18, 2016.

On Thursday, the significant depreciation of over one per cent to 85.72 marked the rupee's worst day since February 6, 2023

After early losses, rupee bounces back

May 09, 2025 8:11 pm

The domestic currency closed 33 paise higher at 85.38 against the dollar even as the stock markets declined by over one per cent.

Rupee rises 33 paise to 85.05 against US dollar in early trade

April 21, 2025 10:23 am

Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows boosted investors' sentiments.

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Rupee rallies against dollar amid US-China trade tariff tensions

April 12, 2025 1:14 am

The dollar weakened as Trump surprised financial markets by reversing steep tariff measures that had been enacted just a day earlier.

On Friday, the dollar slumped as investors ditched US assets in favour of other alternate safe havens including the Swiss franc, the Japanese yen and the euro, as well as gold.

Dollar slumps as US faces loss of confidence - impact on Indian rupee, other currencies

April 15, 2025 10:50 pm

The US has bonds worth more than $35 trillion in circulation, much of which is in foreign hands

Forex traders said the rupee could extend its gains in the near-term, as the dovish Fed expectation has pressured the greenback, further aiding the rupee's recovery. (Express File)

Rupee rises 25 paise to 86.80 against US dollar in early trade

March 17, 2025 10:19 am

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.90 against the greenback, then gained some ground and touched 86.80 against the greenback, up 25 paise from its previous close.

On Monday, the rupee sank 36 paise to close at 87.31 against the US dollar.

Rupee gains 1 paisa to 87.30 against US dollar in early trade

March 11, 2025 10:03 am

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 87.37, slipped to 87.39 and then slightly strengthened to 87.30 against the greenback in early deals, registering a gain of 1 paisa from its previous closing level.

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Rupee sinks 38 paise to 87.33 against US dollar; logs worst single-day fall in a month

March 10, 2025 5:35 pm

A weaker American currency failed to support the local unit as a sell-off in the domestic equity market hit the sentiment adversely, forex traders said.

Elon Musk may become world’s first trillionaire after Tesla proposes new pay package

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Tesla's board has proposed a new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that could make him the world's first trillionaire if he meets certain goals. The plan, tied to Musk's ability to transform the company into a technology and AI-driven powerhouse, must be approved by shareholders. To unlock its full value, Musk would need to increase Tesla's market valuation eightfold over the next decade.

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