Due to exchange rate and repatriation concerns, the rupee trade does not take off.

Despite government efforts, rupee trade has not taken off. The exchange rate mechanism and money repatriation are experiencing teething problems, according to officials from the ministry of trade. According to a representative of the trade ministry, “It hasn’t really taken off, but there are isolated situations where banks have started it.” India hasn’t, however, formally…

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Rupee starts out stronger and could gain further due to the weaker dollar and cheaper price of crude oil; USDINR will move in this range.

Rupee started the day higher versus the dollar at 82.58, up 13 paisas from its previous close of 82.72 on Tuesday as the value of the dollar against a basket of six peers remained stable. Tuesday saw a decline in the price of crude oil, helping the currency. A weaker dollar and upbeat global market…

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