Rupee gains 46 paise to 78.94 per US dollar ahead of RBI policy outcome
FirstpostThe RBI’s rate-setting panel - the Monetary Policy Committee - will announce its bi-monthly review later in the day. Persistent foreign fund inflows into capital markets and softening crude oil prices boosted the local currency Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 46 paise to 78.94 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s policy meeting outcome. Persistent foreign fund inflows into capital markets and softening crude oil prices boosted the local currency. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.22 per cent to USD 94.33 per barrel. On the domestic equity front, the 30-share Sensex was trading 220.47 points or 0.38 per cent higher at 58,519.27, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 59.25 points or 0.34 per cent to 17,441.25.