Indian rupee ended higher against the U.S. dollar on Friday supported by a firm trend in domestic equities and a weak greenback against major currencies overseas amid rising appetite for riskier assets. Traders got support as the government's gross tax revenue is projected to grow 11.46 per cent to Rs 38.31 trillion in the next fiscal (FY25), buoyed by 11.6 per cent growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. GST collection in 2024-25 is estimated to rise to Rs 10.68 trillion, an increase of Rs 1.1 trillion or 11.6 per cent. Besides, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India has sustained its export growth notwithstanding the global challenges emerging due to issues like the Israel-Hamas war and the Budget has laid out a strong foundation to push the economic growth. On the global front, dollar index was set for its first weekly fall this year, hurt by lower U.S. bond yields on the back of banking sector jitters, as traders awaited U.S. jobs data due later on Friday for clues on when the Federal Reserve could begin easing rates.
Finally, the rupee ended at 82.92 (Provisional), stronger by 6 paise from its previous close of 82.98 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 82.93 and 82.82 respectively.
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