Rupee weakens against US dollar on Monday

Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Monday amid easing crude oil prices and firm American currency at overseas markets, meanwhile latest US inflation data indicated that the US Federal Reserve will not opt for a larger rate cut at this month’s meeting. However, firm domestic equity market, foreign fund inflows and anticipation of … Read more

Sluggish consumption growth, high food inflation areas of concern for tea industry: Sanjay Shah

Sanjay Shah, chairman of the Federation of All India Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), has said that sluggish growth in domestic consumption, rising food inflation and slow recovery of exports post the Covid pandemic are some of the challenges faced by the tea industry. He said tea producer associations and the Tea Board India have been … Read more