Rupee inches 7 paise to reach 90.40 against US dollar

The Indian rupee opened marginally higher at 90.45 against the US dollar on Thursday, recovering slightly after a dip in the previous session. Mixed market sentiment prevails as traders await official confirmation of the India-US trade deal, with crude oil price volatility also influencing currency movements.

Lakhs of commercial cases enter mandatory mediation, barely 2% settle

Since the introduction of mandatory pre-court mediation in India, settlement rates remain low at 1.75%. Experts argue that the process is treated as a procedural formality, leading to early failures in mediation and reduced confidence among businesses in the effectiveness of dispute resolution.