Rupee to rally
By Geeta Parthip | 27 Jul 2004
Rupee
at 46.2400/2500 per dollar reflects the dollar selling
taken up by the state banks prompted presumably by the
RBI. RBI seems to be supporting the rupee and holding
it from breaking 46.30 levels.
It
is believed that the rupee might shuttle in the 46.20
to 46.30 range as there is not much reason for it to
appreciate. The down sentiment continues due to the
uncertain foreign funds inflow under the Congress led
government, while the demand for the dollar by the importers
still seen.
The
Congress led government might find the going tough with
their communist allies not backing their reform proposals
to raise FDI inflows for investing in the infrastructure
building activity.
The
software companies who are guessing which direction
the rupee will move are seeking RBIs help to hedge their
dollar earnings to secure their inflows.
The dollar visa vis the Euro is currently in 1.2170 levels sees 1.2200 as a strong level to hold on to. The dollar is seen gaining still riding the positive sentiment fed by Greenspan's statement. With the expectations of Bank of England hiking rates next week the sterling will see some weakening. The yen at 109.75 sees 110 as a strong level and is currently well backed by the Japanese data and might not break that level for a while.