Rupee settles considerably higher against US dollar

20 Apr 2022 Evaluate

Erasing previous session drubbing, Indian rupee ended fairly higher against US dollar amid positive domestic equities and some moderation in crude oil prices. Traders got encouragement as describing the Indian economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as distinct and pronounced, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exuded confidence about India posting robust economic growth this decade. Separately, she said the US-India relationship is at its best and will strengthen the global order in these challenging times. Additional support came as private report stated that hiring activity witnessed a 6 per cent year-on-year growth in March this year, supported by a rebound in economic activities and led by sectors such as banking and telecom. On the global front, yen briefly fell to a fresh two-decade low on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan stepped into the market again to defend its ultra-low interest-rate policy, drawing a sharp contrast with the United States where bond yields hit new highs.

Finally, the rupee ended at 76.26 (Provisional), stronger by 24 paise from its previous close of 76.50 on Tuesday. The currency touched a high and low of 76.52 and 76.16 respectively.

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