The rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar, gaining 50 paise to reach 95.24 following the RBI’s liberalization of FPI investment norms in government securities. This move, coupled with the central bank’s assertion of robust forex reserves, boosted investor confidence. The RBI also maintained its repo rate at 5.25% and adjusted GDP and inflation projections.
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