
The rupee rose to its strongest level in nearly two weeks, touching 94.51 per dollar in early trade on November 4. Democrats won majorities in both the US House and Senate, which weighed on the greenback against major currencies.
Data also showed a early revival in foreign investment in Indian stocks.
A firmer rupee and a weaker dollar reduce the cost of dollar-priced feed imports into India. The effect on global grain and meal prices is limited, since the move mainly reflects US political and currency factors.
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