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Rupee jumps 29 paise to 94.62 as Jio IPO money and RBI support lift it
Foreign money coming in for India's biggest IPO helped the rupee, even with Brent above $110.
The rupee opened at 94.78 against the US dollar and rose to 94.62 in early trade, up about 29 paise from Monday's close of 94.92, PTI reported via Deccan Herald.
Two things helped. First, inflows linked to the Jio IPO: foreign funds that want Jio shares must convert dollars into rupees, which raises demand for the rupee. Second, the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) was reported to be supporting the currency; the central bank sometimes sells dollars from its reserves to smooth sharp falls. This came despite Brent crude rising to about $110 a barrel, which normally hurts the rupee because India pays for oil in dollars.
Worked example: at 94.62, a $1,000 online purchase costs ₹94,620, about ₹300 less than at Monday's rate of 94.92. Small moves add up for companies: an importer paying $10 million saves about ₹30 lakh.
Key takeaway: IPO inflows can give the rupee short-term support, but oil above $110 and steady foreign selling of Indian shares remain the bigger forces.
Large IPOs that attract global funds can briefly lift emerging-market currencies; the effect fades once the money has been invested.
A firmer rupee eases import costs for oil, electronics and gold, but it slightly reduces the rupee earnings of exporters such as IT and pharma companies.
Written with AI assistance by TotalMarket. Based on the sources linked in this article; key facts and data should be checked against the original sources. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
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