The dollar index was at 108.52, versus 109.8 on Monday. The appreciation in the local currency comes after the rupee closed a record low of 87.18 per dollar on Monday. The rupee was in a tight range throughout the day on Tuesday. It traded between 87/$1 and 87.13/$1. Most Asian currencies also appreciated in response to a slight correction in the dollar index.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,