The rupee is expected to appreciate to 82 per dollar by the year-end, from about 83.50 currently, Jeremy Zook, a director at Fitch in Hong Kong, said in an interview last week. The Reserve Bank of India may continue to prevent any sharp swings in the currency by absorbing inflows, he said.
Jio Platforms’ IPO-linked inflows boost rupee; elevated oil prices spur caution
The Indian rupee experienced a notable increase as Jio Platforms’ IPO attracted significant foreign investments. Despite this strength, rising oil prices raised concerns among traders