Government considering steps to stem rupee fall

The rupee has fallen by nearly 15 per cent against the dollar this year and touched a new record low of 72.66 on Monday.

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NEW DELHI: The government is considering measures to stop further depreciation of the rupee including a special deposit scheme for non-resident Indians, local TV channels reported on Monday, citing finance ministry sources.

The rupee has fallen by nearly 15 per cent against the dollar this year and touched a new record low of 72.66 on Monday.

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