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We agree that the most recent difficult time for the common people was brought on by more expensive vegetables, which made them reflect on what our beloved everyday precious life now entails. The surprising circumstance has become a difficult period to endure. Due to several circumstances, vegetable prices are currently high in several places, including Kanpur.  Various common vegetables are now less available and more expensive because of supply chain disruptions, particularly those caused by the rainy climate. Media do not fail to report that rising vegetable prices are practically putting pressure on household finances, particularly for those with lower incomes. Prices for vegetables vary based on terrain and local market conditions, even though they are often pricey. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, unfavourable weather conditions, such as unexpected rainfall and prolonged heatwaves, have impacted crop output and created supply shortages, which have forced prices high ...

Rupee stands marginally up in December


What undoubtedly big news! The Indian rupee remained marginally up after the dollar index dipped, showing December retail inflation hitting more magnific signs of easing. The rupee opened at 86.52 against the US Dollar, inching above 86.58 at the close of the earlier trading session.

Rupee opens at above 86 clearly not moaningly, but with a more exceptional and effective sigh. It does not at all hint at a slow recovery. After having endured for two years, the country's rupee stands at another level, watching slightly and balancing until it practically reaches its point.

The Dollar Index, tracking the greenback’s value against six major currencies, eased to 109.54 in early trade reportedly from  109.95 in the previous session. 

This untenable tendency caused inflation to decline to a four-month low of 5.22 per cent in December from 5.48 per cent a month earlier. According to the data unleashed recently, this happened due to food prices providing some kind of reprieve. 

 For the fourth straight month, December has detected a price rise of more than 5%. For the first and foremost time in four months, India’s food inflation rate dropped below 9%, reaching 8.4% in December.

There is some hope because of India's declining inflation, even though pressures are still high. As investors weigh the dangers and opportunities, markets are expected to stabilize in the days ahead, according to Forex Advisors.

The rupee is likely to trade at an elevated level between 86.20 and 86.80, as the current headwinds overshadow the tailwinds. The rupee logged its biggest recession in two years and ended at a record low due to strong dollar demand, outflows from local equities, and  RBI's specified intervention.

According to the RBI Governor, a policy change that permits greater flexibility could affect its value on the foreign exchange market.

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