Rupee strengthens against dollar on Wednesday

28 Dec 2022 Evaluate

Indian rupee strengthened against the dollar on Wednesday, as softening crude oil prices in the global markets boosted the local currency. Traders ignored latest data on public debt showing that the total liabilities of the government increased to Rs 147.19 lakh crore at September-end from Rs 145.72 lakh crore at the end of June this fiscal year. In percentage terms, it reflects a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1 per cent in second quarter of 2022-23. Besides, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) in its ‘Research and Ratings Compendium’ said that the ratio of Upgrades/Downgrades is likely to moderate, amid higher inflation, slowing exports and an improving but still weak domestic demand. The agency expects the economic growth to slow down to 4.0% - 4.5% in 2HFY23 from 9.7% in 1HFY23. On the global front, dollar touched its highest in over a week against the yen on Wednesday, boosted by a jump in Treasury yields and by anticipation among investors of a rebound in Chinese growth as COVID-19 curbs loosen.

Finally, the rupee ended at 82.80 (Provisional), stronger by 7 paise from its previous close of 82.87 on Tuesday. The currency touched a high and low of 82.92 and 82.80 respectively.

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