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Rupee opens flat at 83.12 against the US dollarThe Indian rupee opened flat against the US dollar on Thursday amid strength in American currency and surging crude oil prices. The local unit opened at 83.12 a dollar as compared to its previous close of 83.13.Stock market begins to decline, Sensex opens 75 points lowerToday started with a decline in the stock market. Today, the BSE Sensex opened at a level of 65805.14 points with a fall of 75.38 points. On the other hand, the NSE's Nifty opened at a level of 19586.80 points with a fall of 24.20 points.

Rupee at all-time low against US dollar, slumps 9 paise down to ₹83.14The rupee depreciated by 9 paise and settled for the day at an all-time low of 83.13 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a surge in crude oil prices and strong American currency.Sensex, Nifty extend gains into fourth consecutive session despite weak global cuesSensex closed 100 points, or 0.15 per cent, higher at 65,880.52 while the Nifty50 closed the day at 19,611.05, up 36 points, or 0.18 per cent.

*Pakistan: Strong trend in cotton market*LAHORE: The local cotton market remained subdued on Tuesday with low trading volume.Cotton analyst Naseem Usman said that the rate of new crop of cotton in Sindh is Rs 19,600 to Rs 20,300 per maund. The rate of footi in Sindh is between Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,200 per 40 kg. The rate of cotton in Punjab is between Rs 19,900 to Rs 20,500 per head and the rate of cotton in Punjab is between Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,500 per 40 kg. Cotton rates in Balochistan range from Rs 19,800 to Rs 20,200 per head, while footy rates range from Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,500 per 40 kg.About 800 bales of Tando Edam were sold at Rs 19,800 to Rs 20,000 per maund, 800 bales of Shahdad Pur at Rs 19,900 to Rs 20,000 per maund, 600 bales of Saleh Pat, 200 bales of Rohri were sold at Rs 20,500 per maund. 200 bales of Maund, Fort Abbas were sold at Rs 21,000 per head, 400 bales of Layya were sold at Rs 20,700 to 21,000 per head, 200 bales of Vehari and 400 bales of Haroonabad were sold at Rs 21,000 per head Were sold.Spot rate remained unchanged at Rs 20,300 per maund. Polyester fiber was available at Rs 378 per kg.

Rupee opens flat at 83.02 against the US dollarThe Indian rupee opened flat against the US dollar on Wednesday amid broader strength in the greenback and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The local currency opened at 83.02 a dollar as compared to previous close of 83.04.Sensex gains 152 points, Nifty above 19,600Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex opened near the flatline today. The Nifty 50 is inching towards the 19,600 mark, while Sensex is at 65,750.

Rupee weakens by 29 paise against dollarThis evening, the rupee closed at a level of 83.04 against the dollar with a weakness of 29 paise.Sensex up 152 pointsToday the stock market closed with a rise.Today, where the Sensex closed at a level of 65780.26 points with a gain of about 152.12 points.On the other hand, the Nifty closed at a level of 19574.90 points with a gain of 46.10 points.

Pakistan Cotton Market: Spot price drops by Rs 700 per maundLAHORE: The spot rate committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday cut the spot rate by Rs 700 per maund to close at Rs 20,300 per maund. The local cotton market was easy and the volume of business was satisfactory.Cotton analyst Naseem Usman said that the price of new crop cotton in Sindh is Rs 19,800 to Rs 20,200 per maund. The rate of footy in Sindh is between Rs 9,000 to Rs 9,800 per 40 kg. The price of cotton in Punjab is between Rs 20,500 to Rs 21,000 per maund and the price of cotton in Punjab is between Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 per 40 kg. The rate of cotton in Balochistan is between Rs 20,000 to Rs 20,400 per maund while the rate of footi is between Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,000 per 40 kg.By August 31, 2023 three million (30,41,104) bales worth of seed cotton (feet) has reached ginning factories across Pakistan.According to the fortnightly report of the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released to the media on Sunday, ginning factories in Punjab recorded cotton inflows of 10,68796 bales, while ginnery in Sindh recorded inflows of (19,72,308) bales. Gayi, comprising 11,84,243 bales. Alone reaching Ginnery in Sanghar district. In Balochistan, 70,600 bales were recorded.Of the total inflow, seed cotton converted into bales was recorded at 2.8 million (28,61,106) bales.Exporters have purchased a total of 168,726 bales of cotton, while textile mills have purchased a total of over 2.6 million (26,15,271) bales. According to the report, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has not yet started procurement of cotton. There was a stock of 2,57,107 unsold cotton bales. A total of 528 ginning factories were operating in the country. 1000 bales of Tando Adam were sold between Rs 19,650 to Rs 20,000 per maund, 400 bales of Layya at Rs 21,000 per maund, 600 bales of Rajanpur, 200 bales of Mongi Bangla, 400 bales of Gojra and 200 bales of Haasil. Pur was sold at the rate of Rs 20,500 per head.The spot rate committee of the Karachi Cotton Association reduced the spot rate by Rs 700 per maund and closed it at Rs 20,300 per maund. Polyester fiber was hiked by Rs 5 and was available at Rs 378 per kg.

Rupee opens 3 paise lower at 82.78 against the US dollarThe Indian rupee opened 3 paise lower against the US dollar on Tuesday weighed down by surging crude oil prices. The local currency opened at 82.78 a dollar as compared to its previous close of 82.75.Nifty opens flat, holds above 19500, Sensex trades sidewaysIndian equity indices NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened in the green on Tuesday, extending the two-day gaining streak. Nifty 50 held above the key 19,500, opening at 19,564.65 while Sensex commenced the session at 65,671.60. The broader markets opened in the green, following cues from the domestic benchmarks.

Rupee weakens by 3 paise against dollarThis evening, the rupee closed at Rs 82.75 against the dollar with a weakness of 3 paise.Sensex rose 240 pointsToday the stock market closed with a rise.Today, where the Sensex closed at a level of 65628.14 points with a gain of about 240.98 points.On the other hand, the Nifty closed at a level of 19528.80 points with a gain of 93.50 points.

*Pakistan Weekly Cotton Review: PKR price erosion is one of the reasons for the rise in cotton prices.*KARACHI: Cotton price saw an increase of Rs 2,500 per maund. Spot rate increased by Rs 1800 per maund. Acting Federal Commerce and Industry Minister Gohar Ijaz said efforts were being made to revive industries and the textile sector.The government has assured textile exporters that a refund of Rs 35 billion will be given by September 4 and the closed industries will also be restored within a month.Pakistan Textile Exporters Association Chief Patron Khurram Mukhtar described the month of September as the most difficult for the textile industry. Separately, the risk of attack by pink ball worm on cotton crop has increased.Currently, the production of the crop is 30 lakh bales, which is almost 100% more than the cotton production till August 31 last year.In the local cotton market, cotton prices continued to rise during the last week. Textile spinners are buying cotton, especially because of the extremely high dollar rate, while ginners are buying high rates, especially because of the very short ginning out turn (GOT) due to the relatively low supply of cotton and the continued rise in cotton prices. Are demanding.The month of September is considered to be the most dangerous month for the cotton crop. The current production of the crop is 30 lakh bales, which is almost 100% more than the cotton production of last August 31.However, Federal Commerce and Industry Minister Gauhar Ijaz has started efforts to increase the country's exports. If the strategy developed by them is implemented, the country's exports may start increasing and especially the textile sector may become stronger.The price of cotton in Sindh province is between Rs 20,500 and Rs 20,500. Rs 21,500 per maund with an increase of Rs 2,000 per maund while the rate of footi is between Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,500 after an increase of Rs 1,000 per 40 kg. Cotton prices in Punjab range between Rs 21,500 to Rs 22,000 per maund while cotton prices range between Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,500 per 40 kg.The price of cotton in Balochistan ranges from Rs 20,800 to Rs 21,000 per head and cottonseeds from Rs 9,300 to Rs 11,000 per 40 kg. An increasing trend was also seen in the rates of flour, cottonseed and oil. The spot rate committee of the Karachi Cotton Association raised the spot rate by Rs 1,800 per head and closed it at Rs 21,000 per head.According to the USDA's weekly export and sales report, the sales for the year 2023-24 stood at 61,400 bales. Costa Rica topped the list by purchasing 23,400 bales. Bangladesh came second by purchasing 10,000 bales. Vietnam bought 7,300 bales and ranked third. Indonesia bought 6,700 bales and ranked fourth. Pakistan bought 6,300 bales and stood fifth. 11,000 bales were sold for the year 2024-25, which was bought by Pakistan.However, the federal government has assured to activate dormant industries within a month, continue industrial assistance package and refund Rs 35 billion to export industries by September 4 and achieve the target of $25 billion exports.He also said that the meeting with the acting federal ministers is very encouraging. He expressed hope that through his efforts the industry would stand on its feet again. He further said that exporters will make every possible effort to achieve the export target of 25 billion dollars.Meanwhile, Acting Federal Minister for Commerce and Industry and Production Dr Gauhar Ijaz on Wednesday set an ambitious target of $25 billion in textile exports for the current financial year as against the target of $16 billion last financial year.The minister also promised rapid revival of all closed industries with a limited time frame of only one month. During a meeting called with Pakistan Textile Exporters Association led by Khurram Mukhtiar, Gohar outlined his vision. The minister assured that every industry currently closed due to various reasons will reopen by September 30.Comparing this year's estimated export figures to last year's $16 billion, he expressed confidence of surpassing this milestone. He stressed that all challenges hampering their operations will be addressed in a systematic manner.Furthermore, he extended an open invitation to associations and businessmen, ensuring his availability to collaborate and find solutions to their problems.Reiterating his commitment to promote a thriving business environment, the Minister assured that challenges related to gas, power, energy and wealth distribution will be resolved efficiently.

Rupee opens 4 paise higher at 82.68 against the US dollarThe Indian rupee opened 4 paise higher against the US dollar on Monday amid a steady American currency. The local currency opened at 82.68 a dollar as compared to previous close of 82.72.Sensex Rallies 200 pts, Nifty Tops 19,500Domestic markets had a positive start on Monday morning. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was hovering at 65,585 levels in early deals, rising 198 points or 0.3 per cent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was quoting at 19,503, up 68 points or 0.35 per cent.

The rupee strengthened by 7 paise and closed at Rs 82.72 against the dollar.The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to close at 82.72 against the US dollar on Friday as rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.Sensex rises 556 points to close in stock marketToday, where the Sensex closed at a level of 65387.16 points with a gain of about 555.75 points. On the other hand, the Nifty closed at the level of 19435.30 points with a gain of 181.50 points.