Sensex Down on early Morning
The BSE benchmark Sensex declined by over 57 points in early trade today as investors preferred to book profits after two sessions of gains. Besides, a subdued trend on Asian bourses also dampened the trading sentiments here.
The 30-share barometer fell by 57.26 points, or 0.29%, to 19,418.74. The index had gained nearly 232 points in the previous two sessions.
Indian Currency Rupee Cut Down 12paisa against Dollar
The rupee today fell by 12 paise to trade at 54.67 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange, due to increased demand for the American currency from oil importers.
Besides, euro and yen weakness against the dollar overseas and a lower opening in the equity market also put pressure on the local unit, forex dealers said. The rupee had gained 30 paise yesterday to close at 54.55 against the dollar on fresh selling of the American currency by banks.
The BSE benchmark Sensex declined by over 57 points in early trade today as investors preferred to book profits after two sessions of gains. Besides, a subdued trend on Asian bourses also dampened the trading sentiments here.
The 30-share barometer fell by 57.26 points, or 0.29%, to 19,418.74. The index had gained nearly 232 points in the previous two sessions.
Indian Currency Rupee Cut Down 12paisa against Dollar
The rupee today fell by 12 paise to trade at 54.67 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange, due to increased demand for the American currency from oil importers.
Besides, euro and yen weakness against the dollar overseas and a lower opening in the equity market also put pressure on the local unit, forex dealers said. The rupee had gained 30 paise yesterday to close at 54.55 against the dollar on fresh selling of the American currency by banks.