Rupee appreciates against US dollar amid selling in American currency

02 May 2025 Evaluate

Indian rupee appreciated against the US dollar on Friday amid easing global trade tensions and sustained foreign fund inflows. Traders took support with report stating that India's manufacturing sector growth improved in the month of April, with output increasing at the fastest pace since June 2024 on the back of another strong expansion in order books. Besides, total sales were supported by the second-fastest upturn in international orders since March 2011. According to the survey report, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surged to 58.2 in April as against 58.1 in March. On the global front, Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday, amid optimism about possible trade deals, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he has ‘potential’ trade deals with India, South Korea and Japan as well as expressed optimism about a resolution with China.

Finally, the rupee ended at 84.34 (Provisional), appreciated by 20 paise from its previous close of 84.54 on Wednesday. The currency touched a high and low of 84.55 and 83.76 respectively.

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