Today's Market Update

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Markets opened flat today with Nifty near 25,050 and Sensex around 81,600. FPIs are still pulling money out (₹2,400+ cr yesterday), which is weighing on sentiment. The rupee is under pressure, trading close to ₹88.7 per USD, and RBI is holding its policy rate steady at 5.50% for now.

Global cues are mixed, and US visa fee hikes are adding fresh concerns for IT/export sectors. Metals and energy stocks show some strength, while autos remain weak.

For anyone trading via a forex broker, watch USD/INR closely volatility could stay high. Risk management is key in this environment.