Rupee appreciates against US dollar on Thursday

22 Feb 2024 Evaluate

Indian rupee appreciated against the US dollar on Thursday tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market and positive domestic equities. Traders took encouragement with a private survey showing that Indian business activity expanded at its fastest pace in seven months in February as demand remained strong for both manufacturing and services. HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 61.5 this month from January's final reading of 61.2, staying above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction for a 31st straight month. On the global front, dollar edged broadly lower on Thursday as traders awaited a slew of business activity surveys to gauge the health of major economies and what that may mean for the global interest rate outlook.

Finally, the rupee ended at 82.85 (Provisional), stronger by 11 paise from its previous close of 82.96 on Wednesday. The currency touched a high and low of 82.94 and 82.82 respectively.

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