March 21, 2006

The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.44.3800 and the Reference Rate for Euro is Rs.53.8400 on March 21, 2006. The corresponding rates for the previous day (March 20, 2006) were Rs.44.4400 and Rs.54.0800 respectively. Based on the Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12 noon, the exchange rates of GBP and Japanese Yen against the rupee are:

Note :The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-Rupee rate will be based on this rate.

Ajit Prasad
Manager

Press Release : 2005-2006/1197