Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the local unit.

Imports also fell, but only by 6.2 percent, as transportation and shipping began to close down worldwide.

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.

Forex traders said the weakness in the rupee was largely due to the strengthening US dollar. Besides, rising coronavirus cases in the country also weighed on the local unit.

Gold prices ended higher in the previous three sessions, and have risen about 17% since mid-March, as uncertainty remained with the virus spreading and as U.S.-China trade tensions re-emerged.

Remdesivir is an investigational antiviral drug that may be found effective against the virus that causes Covid-19

However, the data only reflect company payrolls through April 12 so the report does not reflect the full impact of COVID-19 on the overall employment situation.

It further said that although 2020 is a lost year, in terms of trade, India can think long-term and build relations so that it can occupy the space vacated by China.

The minister also noted that the pendency of dues owed to MSME units by the central government, state governments, public sector undertakings and major industries was "very high".

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal seeking his intervention in the matter.

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 600 points in opening session on Friday as strong gains in index-heavyweight Reliance Industries, massive foreign fund inflow and positive global cues boosted market sentiment.

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks and significant foreign fund inflows supported the local unit.

According to the Tamil Nadu government, the committee comprises economists, industrialists, vice chancellors, bankers, government officials and others.

Taylor Fritz and Addison Rae beat Kei Nishikori and DJ Steve Aoki in the final of the Mario tennis charity tournament.

India will be represented by Viswanathan Anand, Vidit Gujrathi, P. Hari Krishna and Koneru Humpy at the online Nations Cup.

BWF chief Thomas Lund said the restrictions on international travel due to coronavirus has complicated the picture for badminton to resume.

Mary Wilson, a multiple sclerosis sufferer, hoped to qualify for Tokyo Paralympics but being 56-year-old, she recognises that with Covid-19 roadblock, time may not be on her side.

Rafael Nadal believes the chances of tennis restarting before the end of this year are slim.

Padraig Harrington announced live on air by mistake that Luke Donald was one of the vice-captains at this year's Ryder Cup.

NADA hearings have not been taking place due to the lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

The spending by the Mississippi Department of Human Services showed Brett Favre had been paid $1.1 million for three speaking engagements, none of which he participated in.

Tennis Australia spoke about the uncertainty around restrictions around coronavirus and said they will have to plan for all possible scenarios.

SAI has made electricity, water, housekeeping, hostel free for IOA and NSFs and the organisers will now have to make only food and beverages arrangement for an event.

Dmitrii Baskov had come to India in January to visit a tennis academy and got stuck due to Covid-19 lockdown but is helping feel Ahmedabad's poor.

Rafael Nadal said all tennis players will have to comply if officials require 'vaccination to travel' and to 'protect' everyone on the tour.

UFC fighter Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza and his two cornermen were found positive for Covid-19 but asymptomatic and will self-isolate off host hotel.

Ivan Lendl believes whoever ends up winning the most majors among the 'Big Three', should be considered the greatest ever.

Whether mango lovers would be able to gorge on their favourite Valsadi hafoos (alphonso) this season is a big question now.

Ananya Panday, who will be seen with Deepika Padukone in Shakun Batra's film, talks about how she felt working with her Bollywood senior.

Dog mom Priyanka Chopra shared an adorable photo on social media with her pet Gino. Check it out.

In a video put together by Women in Films and Television India, the campaign, supported by these celebrities, takes stock of the issues borne out of vulnerable mental health caused by the lockdown.

Leena Yadav, who worked with late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in the film Rajma Chawal talked about her experience with the actor who was a "brutally honest" natural actor.

Despite working with late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in many films, Jackie Shroff never happened to share any scene with him. The actor recently said that his dream of doing so will not come true now.

Grammy winning singer Adele recently shared a picture from her birthday celebration that created a stir on social media due to her weight loss.

Kirti Kulhari sent out the message of 'every body is a bikini body' with her latest beach photo on Instagram.

Nadeem Khan, son of famous Hindi novelist and scriptwriter Rahi Masoom Raza, was admitted to Lilavati hospital in suburban Bandra on Monday evening after he fell from a flight of stairs and suffered injuries.

The Bachchan family, in a series of posts, shared how they celebrated Navya's big day at their Jalsa home since her graduation ceremony has been stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the work front, Madhuri Dixit will be back as a judge on reality TV, when she returns on the new season of Dance Deewane.

Chris Hemsworth, who played the Australian mercenary Tyler Rake in Sam Hargrave's Extraction said that single-take non-stop action sequences help retain physical momentum.

Madhuri Dixit will reportedly be working in a web show directed by Anand Gandhi for Disney+Hotstar.

Ashvin Kumar recalls he had no budget to pay Irrfan Khan, but the actor voluntarily supported his film.

A picture of Salman Khan with former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Niketan Madhok from Panvel has been shared on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Munmun Dutta shared a carousel of pictures from her trip to Montenegro, Europe, in the year 2017.

Jacqueline Fernandez has shot a short film at Salman Khan's farmhouse, Bachchans celebrated Navya Nanda's graduation at home. Here are the entertainment highlights of the day.

Chitrangada Singh talked about facing casting couch in an interview. The actress opened up about losing jobs as she refused to give in.

Actress Adah Sharma, who has worked in both southern cinema and Bollywood, says that the casting couch exists everywhere.

Esha Gupta will be entering the web show domain with Goldie Behl's REJCTX 2. The Bollywood actress will be playing the role of a cop.