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Indian Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar Amidst Global and Domestic Market Volatility

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The Indian rupee continued its downward trend against the US dollar on Monday, ending the day at 82.85 (Provisional), 10 paise weaker than its previous close of 82.75 on Friday. This decline is attributed to a stronger dollar in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) foreign exchange reserves hit an 11-week low of $561.27 billion in the week ended February 17, a decline of $5.7 billion. Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 2,313 crore from Indian equities so far this month, while the dollar wavered near a seven-week high due to strong US economic data and a rapid reconsideration of interest rate peaks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian rupee ended at 82.85 (Provisional), a 10-paise decline from its previous close of 82.75 on Friday.
  • The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) foreign exchange reserves declined by $5.7 billion to an 11-week low of $561.27 billion in the week ended February 17.
  • Foreign investors have turned cautious, pulling out Rs 2,313 crore from Indian equities so far this month.
  • The dollar wavered near a seven-week high on Monday due to strong US economic data, including a sharp rebound in January consumer spending and accelerating inflation.
  • The rupee touched a high of 82.94 and a low of 82.79 on Monday.
  • The RBI's foreign exchange reserves have been in decline since the week ended February 17.
  • Foreign investors' sell-off in Indian equities has been a significant factor in the rupee's weakness against the dollar.

Statistics:

  • $5.7 billion: Decline of the RBI's foreign exchange reserves in the week ended February 17.
  • $561.27 billion: RBI's foreign exchange reserves at an 11-week low.
  • 10 paise: Rupee's decline against the dollar on Monday from its previous close.
  • Rs 2,313 crore: Amount pulled out by foreign investors from Indian equities so far this month.
  • 7 weeks: Longest period the dollar has stayed near a high since its rally began.
  • 82.85: Procedural closing price of the rupee against the dollar on Monday.
  • 82.75: Previous closing price of the rupee against the dollar on Friday.

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