The rupee strengthened as RBI measures to manage foreign exchange demand eased pressure on the currency, with USD/INR trading between 94.84 and 95.44. India's HSBC manufacturing PMI eased to 54.7 in October from 55.1 in September, while foreign investor outflows and elevated oil import costs remain risks.
A firmer rupee lowers the local-currency cost of dollar-priced imports such as soymeal, corn and fertiliser. Persistent outflows and oil costs could reverse the gains and raise India's import expenses.
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