23.11.2011 - Indian rupee dives to lifetime low
The rupee continued its free fall and touched a nadir of 52.73 against the dollar, before recovering a little to close at 52.32, amid indications from RBI and the government that there was little that authorities could do to prop up the currency. The Indian currency closed 16 paise lower compared to Tuesday's close which was a record low. The steep fall on Monday morning trade was due to heavy dollar demand from oil companies. Expectations of a further decline are also prompting importers to buy dollars, dealers said...............................................Full Article: Source
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