Indian rupee after making a strong start was trading higher for third consecutive session on Tuesday tailing strength of other Asian currency after China's economy grew 7.3% in July-September, slightly above expectations of 7.2%. Additionally gains of local equities after government promised to open up the coal industry to private players, raising hopes of more reforms, also aided the sentiment for Indian currency. On the global front, U.S. dollar started on a steady footing on Tuesday, as foreign exchange markets braced for a batch of Chinese economic indicators amid lingering investor worries over signs of a slowdown in Asia's economic powerhouse and global growth.
The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 61.29, stronger by 7 paise from its previous close of 61.36 on Monday. The currency touched a high and low of 61.32 and 61.24 respectively. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) reference rate for the dollar stood at 61.28 and for Euro stood at 78.15 on October 20, 2014. While, the RBI’s reference rate for the Yen stood at 57.14, the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood 98.6235. The reference rates are based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai.
| Date | 1US$ | 1GBP |
| October 20, 2014 | 61.28 | 98.6235 |
| October 17, 2014 | 61.61 | 99.1163 |
(RBI-Reference Rate)
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