Rupee strengthens against US dollar on Monday

22 Feb 2021 Evaluate

Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, tracking weakness of the American currency in the overseas market as progress in curbing corona virus infections boosted sentiment for riskier assets. Further, sustained foreign fund inflows into the Indian markets too supported domestic currency. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 118.75 crore on Friday, exchange data showed. Moreover, expectations for faster economic revival following the developments with the US President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion corona virus relief package too supported the rupee. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting the release of RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s February meeting minutes on Monday for further cues. The forex market was shut on Friday on account of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.

The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 72.35, stronger by 30 paise from its previous close of 72.65 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 72.5850 and 72.3300 respectively. The reference rate for the dollar stood at 72.73, and for Euro stood 87.61 on February 18, 2021. While the reference rate for the Yen stood at 68.68, the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 100.71.

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