
The Indian rupee rose 1.7% against the dollar in May, becoming Asia's best-performing currency as daily Covid-19 infections fell from a record high. Local lockdowns helped contain cases, and the rupee also offers Asia's highest carry returns.
The Reserve Bank of India may still limit further gains.
A firmer rupee lowers the rupee cost of imported feed ingredients and raises India's import-price pressure relief, while a stronger currency can weigh on Indian export competitiveness. The effect on global feed prices is limited.
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