Rupee and Equity Performance The **Indian Rupee** strengthened against the US dollar, appreciating by 11 paise to trade at **90.12**. This upward movement was primarily driven by a decline in **crude oil prices** and a weaker American currency. --- Domestic equity benchmarks, the **Sensex** and **Nifty**, showed resilience, posting modest gains amidst a cautious trading environment. --- Market focus remains on macro and geopolitical factors. Traders are closely monitoring ongoing **geopolitical developments** and awaiting the release of key **US inflation data** for signals concerning future Federal Reserve monetary policy action.