Stock market: Sensex tanks over 400 points, Nifty opens near 23,550 on last trading day of 2024
India TV NewsStock markets update: Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade Tuesday amid weak trends in Asian markets and unabated foreign fund outflows. Rupee against dollar Meanwhile, the rupee dropped 9 paise to 85.61 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by significant strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee has been under continued pressure amid the Federal Reserve's cautious stance and the "Trump factor" driving up the dollar index and US 10-year yields. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note at 85.54 then fell further to 85.61 against the American currency, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close, on month-end dollar demand from importers and oil marketing companies.