Rupee strengthens against dollar on Thursday

01 Jun 2023 Evaluate

Indian rupee appreciated against the dollar on Thursday, as positive macroeconomic data strengthened investor sentiments. Traders took support from encouraging Q4 GDP data. India’s economic growth measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surged to 6.1 per cent in the March quarter of fiscal year 2022-23 (Q4FY23). In Q4FY22, gross domestic product (GDP) growth was 4 per cent. Besides, India's manufacturing PMI showcased encouraging developments in May, painting a notably positive picture for the sector. The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. On the global front, euro steadied on Thursday near a two-month low after data showed euro zone inflation eased more than expected last month, backing arguments for only cautious further rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB). Inflation in the 20 nations sharing the euro eased to 6.1% in May from 7.0% in April.

Finally, the rupee ended at 82.42 (Provisional), stronger by 33 paise from its previous close of 82.75 on Wednesday. The currency touched a high and low of 82.54 and 82.36 respectively.

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