Indian rupee ended marginally higher on Friday, owing to dollar sale by exporters and banks. Traders took some support with Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said Indian economy is expected to grow by more than 10 per cent in the current fiscal supported by a record kharif crop and bright rabi prospects. According to Kumar, significant increase in exports will also boost economic growth and employment generation. Besides, a firm trend in domestic equities and lower crude prices in the international market also supported the local unit. However, gains remain capped as some concern came with a private report that India’s widening current account deficit (CAD), driven by the massive spike in commodity prices led by crude oil, is set to put pressure on the fragile recovery. On the global front, the dollar climbed on Friday since a surprisingly strong U.S. inflation print shocked markets and prompted investors to advance their bets on a U.S rate hike to as early as mid-2022.
Finally, the rupee ended 74.43 (provisional), stronger by 9 paise from its previous close of 74.52 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 74.54 and 74.36 respectively.
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