Rupee ends marginally lower against dollar

03 Jul 2024 Evaluate

Indian rupee ended marginally lower against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices. Traders also remained cautious with exchange data showing that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Tuesday, as they offloaded shares worth Rs 2,000.12 crore. However, a firm tone in domestic markets and favourable macroeconomic data cushioned the downside. India’s services sector activity improved during the month of June amid a stronger rise in new orders and an unprecedented expansion in international sales. According to the survey report, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 60.5 in June from 60.2 in May. Further, the HSBC India Composite PMI Output Index -- which measures both manufacturing and services -- also surged to 60.9 in June as against 60.5 in May. On the global front, the dollar remained on the back foot on Wednesday after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent U.S. bond yields lower, overshadowing a strong domestic jobs report. 

Finally, the rupee ended at 83.50 (Provisional), weaker by 2 paise from its previous close of 83.48 on Tuesday. The currency touched a high and low of 83.56 and 83.49 respectively.


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