Rupee recoups some of early losses on recovery of local equities

20 Jan 2014 Evaluate

Indian rupee, after consolidating in the previous two trading sessions, opened weak on Monday tailing subdued start of local equities. Dollar demand from banks and oil importers in view of its strength overseas also weighed on the sentiment of Indian currency in early deals. However, with the recovery of local equities, Indian currency recovered some of its early losses. Additionally, strong fund inflows continue into debt, with data showing six consecutive session of buying through Thursday, totalling over $2.5 billion, also was limiting downside of local unit. On the global front, U.S. dollar set near a two-month high against euro after a string of mostly upbeat data convinced markets the Federal Reserve will continue its gradual withdrawal of stimulus. U.S. markets are shut on Monday for a holiday.

The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 61.61, weaker by 6 paise from its previous close of 61.55 on Friday. The currency touched a high and low of 61.66 and 61.57 respectively. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) reference rate for the dollar stood at 61.35 and for Euro stood at 83.52 on January 17, 2014. While, the RBI’s reference rate for the Yen stood at 58.78, the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 100.2120. The reference rates are based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai.

Date1US$1GBP
January 17, 201461.35100.2120
January 16, 201461.53 100.7349
(RBI-reference rate)

© 2026 The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. MoneyWorks4Me ® is a registered trademark of The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd.

×