Rupee strengthens by 12 paise to 85.43 against US dollar in early trade, amidst volatile equity market and global trade uncertainties.
Market participants are closely watching key macroeconomic announcements, including RBI's MPC deliberations and PMI data for manufacturing and services sectors.
The Indian economy recorded a 7.4% GDP growth rate in the last quarter of FY25, meeting fiscal deficit target of 4.8% of GDP for the year.
India's gross GST collection remains above ₹2 lakh crore mark for the second consecutive month, while forex reserves increase to $692.721 billion as per RBI data released on May 23.