September 2, 2005

The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.9500 and the Reference Rate for Euro is Rs.54.9300 on September 2, 2005. The corresponding rates for the previous day (September 1, 2005) were Rs.44.1200 and Rs.54.3800 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.

P.V.Sadanandan
Manager

Press Release : 2005-2006/278