Adding to the sudden reversal in foreign buying interest in bonds is the rise in crude oil prices over the past few weeks due to concerns of tighter supply and a recent flare-up in Middle East tensions. A higher trajectory for crude oil prices imparts uncertainty to the outlook on India’s inflation and trade deficit.
Rupee touches 4-month high of 84.96/$, but closes at 85.23
The dollar index declined to 101.27, but mildly strengthened to 102.66 later during the day. The rupee moved in the range of 84.95-85.33 to a
April 5, 2025