Rupee depreciates against dollar on Monday

15 Nov 2021 Evaluate

Indian rupee ended lower against dollar on Monday, on account of sustained dollar demand from importers and banks. Sentiments were downbeat as WPI inflation in October surged to 12.54% from 10.66% a month ago and 1.31% in October 2020. Additional pessimism came as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) stood as net sellers in the Indian markets to the tune of Rs 949 crore in the first half of November. However, downfall remain capped as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s statement that the proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries, including Australia, the UK and the UAE, are moving at a fast pace and these pacts, when implemented, would help provide greater market access to domestic goods. On the global front, pound was steady in early trading on Monday, lagging behind other risk-related currencies, as investors focused on talks over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland, ahead of market data later in the week.

Finally, the rupee ended 74.50 (provisional), weaker by 5 paise from its previous close of 74.45 on Friday. The currency touched a high and low of 74.50 and 74.31 respectively.

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