Indian rupee hits 2025 peak, boosted by portfolio inflows, exporter hedging
MUMBAI, April 30 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee, on Wednesday, rose to its highest level this year on the back of likely inflows into equities, a pickup in hedging-related dollar sales from local exporters and cutting of bearish positions on the local currency.The rupee rose 0.5% to a high of 84.78 per dollar, tracking gains in Asian currencies, which were up by as much as 0.8% on the day. Sign up here.Optimism surrounding a potential trade deal between India and the U.S. has also aided the rupee.U.S. President Donald Trump...