Govt to take steps to stem Indian rupee8217;s fall: Raghuram Rajan

8220;In the coming weeks,we will recommend to the Cabinet policies to enhance FDI limits on number of areas all this will help not just in short-term objective of financing the CAD safely but also in the longer term objective of ensuring sustainable growth,8221; Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan told reporters here.

The exchange rate has depreciated by 5.5 per cent cent since January 1 and over 2.5 per cent in last two trading session. The rupee is currently trading at around 8212; to a

dollar.

8220;There has been some volatility in the financial markets in the last few days. The government,RBI and Sebi are watching the market development and each one will take action as warranted,8221; Rajan said.

He said the depreciation is rupee is mainly on account of outflow of FII funds from debt instruments and trade high trade deficit.

Since May 1,outflows from debt instruments stood at USD 486 million,at the same time equity inflows on net atood at USD 4.16 billion. So since May 1,the portfolio inflow into India has been USD 3.7 billion.

8220;Despite these reasons debt outflow and larger trade deficit in May8211; things are turning around,8221; he said.