Falling CAD will give strength to rupee, says report
3 Oct 2012 12:19 AM GMT
The fall in current account deficit (CAD) will give support to the rupee, a research report by brokerage firm Nomura said.
'The narrowing of the current account deficit in Q1 of FY13 highlights the reduced hurdle for rupee to perform. Indeed, given the ongoing strong momentum in domestic reforms, liberalisation, fiscal measures and global policy stimulus, we expect capital inflows to offset the dollar demand,' the report said. 'With spot rupee having broken through the 53-figure, we expect the 52-figure to be the next target,' it added.
CAD, which is the difference between the forex earned and expended, has reduced to 3.9 per cent of GDP in the first quarter of this fiscal (Q1-FY13) against 4.5 per cent recorded during Q4 of FY12 on the back of slowing imports.
In absolute terms, the CAD reduced to USD 16.6 billion in the first quarter against USD 21.8 billion in Q4 of FY12. Pointing out the rationale behind strengthening of rupee, the report said that the likely reform measures by the government in the near future along with disinvestment would support the currency. 'The rationale is that we see scope for further positive news or events before the end of October, including disinvestment schedule for public sector undertakings, further liberalisation measures and creation of the National Investment Board,' it said.  Â
'The narrowing of the current account deficit in Q1 of FY13 highlights the reduced hurdle for rupee to perform. Indeed, given the ongoing strong momentum in domestic reforms, liberalisation, fiscal measures and global policy stimulus, we expect capital inflows to offset the dollar demand,' the report said. 'With spot rupee having broken through the 53-figure, we expect the 52-figure to be the next target,' it added.
CAD, which is the difference between the forex earned and expended, has reduced to 3.9 per cent of GDP in the first quarter of this fiscal (Q1-FY13) against 4.5 per cent recorded during Q4 of FY12 on the back of slowing imports.
In absolute terms, the CAD reduced to USD 16.6 billion in the first quarter against USD 21.8 billion in Q4 of FY12. Pointing out the rationale behind strengthening of rupee, the report said that the likely reform measures by the government in the near future along with disinvestment would support the currency. 'The rationale is that we see scope for further positive news or events before the end of October, including disinvestment schedule for public sector undertakings, further liberalisation measures and creation of the National Investment Board,' it said.  Â
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