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On the NSE, USD/INR futures slipped by 0.22% at 95.69 today. In other currency pairs, GBP/INR declined 0.55% to close at 130.60 and EUR/INR fell 0.40% to settle at 111.75. Meanwhile, JPY/INR futures tumbled 0.83% to end at 60.20.

Indian currency market is shut for trading today (26 August 2026) on account of trading holiday for Muharram. The market will resume trading tomorrow, 27 August 2026 (Thursday).

Japanese stocks moved higher on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 0.62% to close at 66,262, extending its advance from the previous session. Easing oil prices helped lift sentiment by reducing concerns over a near-term increase in inflation. The market also tracked gains on Wall Street, where a sharp decline in long-term US Treasury yields provided further support. Investors continued to monitor the US government’s fiscal reform plans while seeking greater clarity on their potential economic impact. Attention also turned to Nvidia’s earnings report, with investors looking for fresh indications of the strength of demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Among major stocks, Advantest rose 3.6%, SoftBank Group gained 1.5%, and Mitsubishi UFJ advanced 1.4%. Terra Drone jumped more than 20% after Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency selected the company to supply its Terra B1 interceptor drone to the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The contract is part of an accelerated program aimed at enhancing Japan’s capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft.

On the NSE, USD/INR futures closed with mild losses of 0.30% at 95.68 today. In other currency pairs, GBP/INR fell 0.49% to close at 130.84 and EUR/INR declined 0.62% to settle at 112. Meanwhile, JPY/INR futures moved higher 0.13% to end at 60.20.

Japanese stocks rebounded on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix both up 0.5% to 65,856 and 4,094, respectively. The rise was driven by a recovery in technology and AI-related shares after previous losses. Investors are anticipating Nvidia’s earnings later this week for insights on AI product demand. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium will be monitored for indications on US interest rates. The US also increased sanctions on Iran to encourage negotiations. Major gainers included Fujikura (5.5%), Furukawa Electric (10.3%), Ibiden (6.3%), SoftBank Group (2.3%), and Taiyo Yuden (1.3%).