RBI steps announced last week will start bearing the fruit this week as more NRI remittances are likely to flow in
Financial services major believes key policy rates would be eased by as much as 75 basis points
IT, pharma and textiles might be among the better-performing sectors in a bear market
The yield on the 10-year government bond rose by 40 basis points on Friday compared with Wednesday's close of 8.50%
Dealers also said better-than-expected US economic data led to increasing concern that the Federal Reserve may start easing its stimulus programme
In previous week ended August 2, reserves fell by almost $3 billion to $277.17 billion
Govt measures have failed to stem the outflow of dollars despite succesive measures
However, recovers in afternoon trade on dollar selling by exporters
Economists though say RBI is in a comfotable situation with forex reserves
Frees up NRE deposit rate, restricts outflow
Current forex restrictions to moderate outflows by resident Indians
Sheds 24 paise on July inflation numbers, fresh dollar demand from importers
Central bank has reduced limit for ODI by domestic companies under automatic route to 100%
Good dollar demand from banks and importers put pressure on the rupee
The partially convertible rupee was trading at 61.4/42 per dollar at 0912 India time versus its close of 61.19/20 on Tuesday
Money flow into NRI deposits in Apr-Jun was %5.5 bn, down from $6.5 bn in Q1 last year
The currency closed at 61.28 a dollar
The acquisition of RBS's India assets will give a boost to the lender's ambitions of gaining a pan-India foothold
Sustained capital inflows, fresh dollar sales by exports prop rupee