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Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 93.04 against US dollar

Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank’s initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capped banks’ net open positions at USD 100 million. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 93.13 against

Sensex jumps 787 points; Nifty nears 23k level on softening crude oil prices

Indian stocks trader watch share prices on his screen during intra-day trade in Mumbai.

Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI): Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp rebound on Monday after falling in early trade following a correction in crude oil prices amid reports of ceasefire efforts in the ongoing West Asia war. Besides, intense buying in bank stocks also supported investor sentiments. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 787.30 points, or 1.07 per cent, to settle at 74,106.85. During the day, it surged 887.91 points, or 1.21 per cent, to 74,207.46. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 255.15 points, or 1.12 per cent, to end at 22,968.25. From the 30-Sensex firms,

Silver jumps Rs 5,000; gold advances Rs 2,300 on weak dollar

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Silver prices jumped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 5,000, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 2,42,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday’s closing level of Rs 2,37,000 per kg. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced by Rs 2,300, or 1.52 per cent, to Rs 1,53,800 per 10 grams

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

DALLAS, April 6, 2026 (AP) — Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products. More open conversations about menopause and the period leading up to it — called perimenopause — are happening at the same time that marketing has been supercharged by social media. Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods

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