Erasing previous session drubbing, Indian rupee ended significantly higher against dollar due to pullback in the greenback and crude oil prices after Western countries imposed several sanctions on Russia for sending troops into separatist-held regions in Ukraine. Investors hoped that Western sanctions on Russia after Moscow's troop movements near Ukraine border might soften Vladimir Putin's defiant tone and leave some room to avoid war. Sentiments got boost with commerce ministry data showing that the country’s merchandise exports rose by 26.4 per cent to $25.33 billion this month till February 21 on account of healthy performance by sectors including gems and jewellery, engineering, textiles and chemicals. The exports during February 1-21 last year stood at $20.04 billion. On the global front, sterling edged up on Wednesday mirroring the equity market, which rebounded as investors waited to see how Russian President Vladimir Putin will respond to Western sanctions over the standoff with Ukraine.
Finally, the rupee ended at 74.61, stronger by 23 paise from its previous close of 74.84 on Tuesday. The currency touched a high and low of 74.73 and 74.54 respectively.
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