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The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 264.7 points to 72,497.19, while the Nifty declined 80.2 points to 21,917.50.

Forex traders said the strength of the American currency, foreign fund outflows, and elevated crude oil prices in the international market dented investors' sentiments.

Benchmark indices started the trade on a positive note, but the selling intensified during afternoon trade, with all sectoral indices ending in the red.

Zomato-owned Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, both competitors of Zepto, do not charge a fee on grocery orders, but collect a platform fee from food delivery orders.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.82 against the dollar and touched an early low of 82.85 against the greenback.

The Nifty advanced 111.05 points to 22,446.75.

The credit support will be provided to the eligible persons across the country through banks, non-banking finance companies-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs) and other organisations.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.81 per cent to USD 82.88 per barrel.

Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at 5.1 per cent in January and 6.44 per cent in February 2023.

In the international markets, spot gold at COMEX was trading at USD 2,177 per ounce, down USD 3 from the previous close.

Following a record-breaking surge, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 204.64 points to 73,914.75 due to profit-taking, while the Nifty fell 49.15 points to 22,444.40.

The rupee initially started at 82.74 against the dollar in the interbank foreign exchange but quickly recovered to reach 82.64 against the greenback during early trading, marking a 3-paise increase from its previous close.

The company has pledged to settle the outstanding balance as soon as it gains access to the funds from the recently concluded rights issue.

The special committee of the OpenAI Board announced the completion of the review, and expressed its full confidence in Altman and Greg Brockman’s ongoing leadership of OpenAI.

The property show serves as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders across the construction industry, including developers, material vendors, experts, and financial institutions

For the week ended March 1, the foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by USD 6.043 billion to USD 554.231 billion, the data said.

The Ambani family, dressed in traditional attire, smiled brightly as they posed for a perfect family portrait, including their adorable pet.

The company intends to launch the instant-delivery service in select locations as early as May this year.

BSE Sensex Hits Record High of 74,245.17, Nifty Reaches 22,523.65

Positive equity markets provided support to the local currency, but its rally was limited by volatile crude oil prices, according to forex traders.

Globally, the company registered revenue of $34.9 billion for fiscal 2024, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year.

Private banks, IT, and healthcare stocks contributed to the gain in Nifty, Jasani said.

The beauty brand which was developed in 2017 with a vision of inclusivity and global reach at its core will now become even more accessible to consumers at Nykaa's Cross Border Store starting from March 7, 2024.

The new investment is part of a $50 million round raised by the company, with participation from its existing investor, Kirin Holdings of Japan, and Tiger Pacific Capital from New York, it said in a statement.