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The rupee weakened further on Friday and settled below $75 per dollar for the first time in 2022, after U.S. inflation accelerated to a 40-year high of 7.5 percent year-on-year in January, spooking global markets.

The rupee weakened after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a “super dovish” policy on Thursday, and weakened further on Friday on a stronger global dollar.

“The rupee fell against the dollar after U.S. inflation rose sharply in January. U.S. consumer prices rose steadily in January, leading to the largest annual increase in inflation in 40 years, fueling financial market speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates sharply next month. Motilal Gaurang Somaiya, currency and gold analyst at Oswal Financial Services, said the dollar rose against major crosses after inflation picked up.

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The rupee settled below the 75/$ mark for the first time in 2022 at 75.38, compared to Thursday’s close of 74.94. This is the lowest closing price for the domestic unit since December 22, 2021.

The level was breached by 75 following the release of U.S. inflation data, a currency trader said. “Rupee weakened in early trade due to broad dollar strength,” a trader said.

There was no central bank intervention in foreign exchange markets on Friday, traders said.
The local currency is likely to come under pressure in the coming days as international crude oil prices hover above $90 a barrel. External conditions have been exacerbated by high crude oil prices as India imports more than 80% of its crude oil needs.

“We expect the dollar to trade in the 75.05 and 75.80 range,” Somaiya said.

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Among the global factors, one of the main concerns is inflation, which could affect Indian units. Goldman Sachs has now included a forecast of seven Fed rate hikes of 25 basis points this year, up from five such hikes. The update comes after January’s inflation data. Domestically, crude oil prices will be one of the factors affecting the rupee.

Unlike past 2013 Fed tapering “tantrums” that led to a currency crisis in India, this time is different. The country’s foreign exchange reserves are much higher — $632 billion versus $275 billion — and the current account deficit is much smaller. Inflation also remained within the RBI’s 2-6% target range, albeit closer to the ceiling. The central bank expects inflation to cool from the second half of next financial year, as it expects CPI inflation to come in at 4.5% in FY23.

According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s foreign exchange reserves stood at nearly $632 billion in the week to February 4. Since peaking in September 2021, the country’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by about $10 billion.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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