Government considering steps to stem rupee fall - TV channels

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government is considering measures to stop further depreciation of the rupee including a special deposit scheme for non-resident Indians, local TV channels reported on Monday, citing finance ministry sources.

The rupee has fallen by nearly 15 percent against the dollar this year, and touched a new record low of 72.66 on Monday.

(Reporting by Manoj Kumar; Editing buy Sanjeev Miglani)