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India rupee hits near four-week high on equity-related flows, RBI support; logs monthly rise
Economic Times — Markets✓
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The Indian rupee rose to its highest level in nearly four weeks against the U.S. dollar. The gain was driven by equity‑related foreign inflows linked to stock‑index adjustments and support from the Reserve Bank of India. The currency ended the month in positive territory, and analysts expect the USD/INR rate to keep weakening.
WHY IT MATTERS
A stronger rupee reduces import costs and signals confidence in India's equity markets, affecting investors and the broader economy.
The Indian rupee hit its highest level in almost four weeks against the US dollar, buoyed by fresh investments due to stock index adjustments and central bank actions. Closing the month in the green, the currency rebounded from previous losses. Additionally, foreign bank offers tied to MSCI index inflows offered support. Experts predict that the USD/INR pair may continue to weaken in the upcoming months.
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