Stock markets: Amid foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the US markets, equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday. The BSE benchmark had plunged 440.38 points or 0.66 per cent to settle at 6,266.82 on Thursday, while the Nifty declined 118.40 points or 0.60 per cent to close at 19,659.90. Rupee falls against dollar …
The Indian rupee appreciated 31 paise to 73.38 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 73.46 against the dollar, then surged higher to 73.38, up 31 paise over its previous close. Investor sentiment got a boost after the U.S. Federal Reserve chief …