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Rupee Outperforms Most Asian Peers as Foreign Inflows Boost Sentiment
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
The Indian rupee gained 0.26% against the US dollar, reaching 93.69 per dollar, supported by foreign portfolio inflows and positive sentiment in the NDF market. It is the second-best performer among major Asian currencies.
Key points
- The rupee has appreciated 1.19% in FY27 and 2.28% in the current quarter.
- Foreign investors purchased nearly $6 billion in Indian equities in November, marking the highest monthly purchases since September 2024.
- The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond rose to 7.21% amid rising US Treasury yields.
Key insights
- The rupee's strength could lead to increased foreign investment in Indian equities.
- Higher US interest rates may challenge emerging market currencies, including the rupee.
- The upcoming retail inflation data could impact the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy.
Why it matters
The rupee's performance may influence investor confidence and foreign investment in Indian markets.
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Source
Business Standard
