Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 91.90 Against Dollar
Indian rupee recovered 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against US dollar on Friday morning, supported by falling oil prices but limited by strong dollar and foreign outflows from stock markets.
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Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 91.90 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee recovered from its lowest level, gaining 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against the US dollar in early trade, driven by positive domestic equity trends and easing crude oil prices.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India's robust macroeconomic fundamentals, with inflation moderated to 1.3% and GDP growth projected at 7.4% this year, ahead of the upcoming budget presentation.
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