Steps to rescue the rupee

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To tackle the rupee's fall of about 20 per cent this year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a slew of initiatives. However, analysts say the RBI measures may not lead to a sustained recovery, unless accompanied by government measures that can convince markets of its willingness to tackle the country's fiscal and current account deficits and slowing growth. A look at the measures taken by the authorities: