Rupee retreats from psychological ‘55/$’ hit in early deals

15 Nov 2012 Evaluate

Indian rupee, has resumed trade post day’s break on somber note on Thursday continued demand for the American currency from importers and weak local equities. The forex market remained closed on Tuesday and Wednesday on account of “Diwali”. Although depreciating for fourth consecutive session, Indian currency has retreated from psychological ‘55/$’ hit in early deals, in light of lower inflation data. The annual rate of WPI (wholesale price index)-based inflation eased a tad to 7.45 per cent in October from 7.81 per cent in the previous month even as select food commodities continued to rule at higher levels. On the global front, euro hovered above a two-month low on Thursday, having halted a five-day losing streak the previous day on profit-taking, helped by minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve supporting more bond buying next year.

The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 54.93, weaker by 4 paise from its previous close of 54.89 on Monday. The currency touched a high and low of 55.07 and 54.93 respectively. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) reference rate for the dollar stood at Rs 54.93 and for Euro it stood at Rs 69.93 on November 12, 2012. While, the RBI’s reference rate for the Yen stood at 69.13 the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 87.3835. The reference rates are based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai.

Date1US$1GBP

November 12, 2012

54.93 87.3835

November 9, 2012

54.30 86.9685
(RBI-reference rate)

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