The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive start for the benchmark indices today, as it crossed 25,500, climbing 35 points as of 8:52 AM.

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The Indian Rupee (INR) demonstrated strength on July 8, appreciating by 26 paise to settle at 85.68 against the US dollar.