SIAM Monthly Monitor

April-2022
 “SIAM Monthly Monitor - Commodity Prices” provides
information on price trends of several commodities, that
are relevant for the automobile industry. The commodities
includes; Iron & Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Polymers and
Rubber. It also contains information on international prices
of crude petroleum, banking & lending rates, foreign
exchange rates and policy related developments.
DISCLAIM ER
This endeavor is aimed at providing compilation of the
price movement of the key commodities for information
and reference for Automobile industry and not meant for
influencing commercial transactions.

This compilation shall not in any way constitute a

recommendation by SIAM or its employees for executing
any commercial transaction. The readers of this
compilation should make their own careful assessment,
consult their advisors and experts before relying on this
information and entering into any commercial transaction.

These are indicative prices only and are sourced from

published sources and it may vary depending on the
source.

SIAM expressly disclaims any representation or warranty,

express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of
the material and information contained herein, and none of
them shall have any liability whatsoever, for any
statements contained in, or for any omissions from, this
report.

Neither SIAM, nor any of its employees is liable for errors

or omissions in this document or for any loss or damage
suffered by any person because of use or placing reliance
on the contents of this document.

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

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 Content
A. Iron & Steel …. 4

B. Non-Ferrous Metals …. 15

C. Polymers …. 24

D. Rubber …. 28

E. Crude Petroleum ..... 34

F. Other Rates …. 36

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 3

 A. Iron & Steel

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 4

HR Steel
Movement of HR Steel Prices (1.8 mm, IS2062) 2021-22 2022-23
99000

93500

88000

82500
Rs/tonne

77000

71500

66000

60500

55000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity HR Steel
Month-Year Rs/tonne
April-21 58,106-58,994
May-21 65,606-66,494
June-21 69,106-69,994
July-21 67,106-67,994
Aug-21 67,606-68,494
Sept-21 65,906-66,794
Oct-21 67,906-68,794
Nov-21 69,906-70,794
Dec-21 65,906-66,794
Jan-22 64,906-65,794
Feb-22 66,406-67,294
Mar-22 74,600-75,600
April-22 77,500-78,500
Source: Published Data

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CR Steel
Movement of CR Steel (0.90 mm, IS 513 Gr O)
2021-22 2022-23
109000

103500

98000

92500

87000

81500

76000

70500

65000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity CR Steel

Month- Year Rs/tonne

April-21 68,906-69,795
May-21 76,906-77,795
June-21 80,906-81,795
July-21 78,906-79,795
Aug-21 78,406-79,295
Sept-21 75,406-76,295
Oct-21 78,406-79,295
Nov-21 80,406-81,295
Dec-21 76,406-77,295
Jan-22 71,056-71,945
Feb-22 72,056-72,945
Mar-22 80,400-81,400
April-22 85,750-86,750
Source: Published Data

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Alloy Steel – Forging (20MnCr5)
Movement of Alloy Steel (Forging) - 20Mn Cr5 Prices 2021-22 2022-23
118000

113500

109000

104500

100000

95500

91000

86500

82000

77500

73000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Alloy Steel - Forging(20MnCr 5)

Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 75,600
May-21 80,750
June-21 80,750
July-21 79,000
Aug-21 79,000
Sept-21 78,250
Oct-21 80,000
Nov-21 83,375
Dec-21 82,000
Jan-22 78,375
Feb-22 78,750
Mar-22 83,500
April-22 89,600
Source: Published Data

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Alloy Steel - Forging (EN 8)
Movement of Alloy Steel (Forging)-EN 8 prices
2021-22 2022-23

117000

111500

106000

100500

95000

89500

84000

78500

73000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Alloy Steel – Forging (EN-8)

Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 74,600
May-21 79,750
June-21 79,750
July-21 78,000
Aug-21 78,000
Sept-21 77,250
Oct-21 79,000
Nov-21 82,375
Dec-21 81,000
Jan-22 77,375
Feb-22 77,750
Mar-22 82,500
April-22 88,600
Source: Published Data

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Pig Iron (For Castings - Gray Iron)
Movement of Pig Iron Prices 2021-22 2022-23

90,000

80,000

70,000

60,000

50,000

40,000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Pig Iron (For Castings – Gray Iron)

Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 46,625
May-21 47,500
June-21 46,875
July-21 45,600
Aug-21 45,250
Sept-21 45,675
Oct-21 48,500
Nov-21 46,875
Dec-21 46,100
Jan-22 47,500
Feb-22 50,125
Mar-22 61,875
April-22 67,200
(Punjab {Grade B}- Basic rate, Source: Published Data
excluding GST & Freight)

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Stainless Steel (G 304 CR Coil 2mm)
Movement of Stainless Steel-G 304 CR Coil Prices 2021-22 2022-23
195000

185000

175000

165000

155000

145000

135000

125000

115000

105000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Stainless Steel
Commodity (G 304 CR Coil 2 mm)
Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 1,43,250-1,53,250
May-21 1,40,750-1,50,750
June-21 1,40,750-1,50,750
July-21 1,52,750-1,62,750
Aug-21 1,67,750-1,77,750
Sept-21 1,76,750-1,86,750
Oct-21 1,86,750-1,96,750
Nov-21 1,76,750-1,86,750
Dec-21 1,71,750-1,81,750
Jan-22 1,61,750-1,71,750
Feb-22 1,66,750-1,76,750
*Mar-22
*April-22

*NA Source: Published Data

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Stainless Steel (G 304 HR Coil)
Movement of Stainless Steel (G 304 HR Coil) Prices
2021-22 2022-23
240000

225000

210000

195000

180000

165000

150000

135000

120000

105000

90000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Stainless Steel
Commodity (G 304 HR Coil)
Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 1,34,000-1,43,400
May-21 1,31,500-1,40,900
June-21 1,31,500-1,40,900
July-21 1,43,500-1,52,900
Aug-21 1,58,500-1,67,900
Sept-21 1,67,500-1,76,900
Oct-21 1,77,500-1,86,900
Nov-21 1,67,500-1,76,900
Dec-21 1,62,500-1,71,900
Jan-22 1,52,500-1,61,900
Feb-22 1,57,500-1,66,900
*Mar-22
*April-22
*NA Source: Published Data

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Steel Scrap (Rolling Mill end Scrap)
Movement of Steel Scrap Prices 2021-22 2022-23

92000

82000

72000

62000

52000

42000

32000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Steel Scrap (RM end Scrap)

Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 36,800
May-21 40,260
June-21 38,750
July-21 37,720
Aug-21 39,500
Sept-21 39,250
Oct-21 42,500
Nov-21 44,400
Dec-21 41,400
Jan-22 41,000
Feb-22 43,525
Mar-22 51,075
April-22 54,680
MG - Punjab -Basic rate Source: Published Data

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Coal (Coking Coal)
Movement of Coal Prices - Premium HCC, Australia-origin in USD 2021-22 2022-23
840

690
$/tonne

540

390

240

90
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Coal (Coking Coal)

Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 110
May-21 122
June-21 174
July-21 209
Aug-21 228
Sept-21 350
Oct-21 398
Nov-21 368
Dec-21 342
Jan-22 414
Feb-22 445
Mar-22 617
April-22 474
Source: Published Data

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Iron Ore
Movement of Iron Ore Prices - Fe 62% (Australia Origin) 2021-22 2022-23
245

220

195
$/tonne

170

145

120

95

70
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Iron Ore

Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 178
May-21 209
June-21 214
July-21 217
Aug-21 162
Sept-21 125
Oct-21 124
Nov-21 95
Dec-21 116
Jan-22 133
Feb-22 143
Mar-22 150
April-22 151
Source: Published Data

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 B. Non-Ferrous Metals

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 15

Virgin Aluminium
Movement of Virgin Aluminium Prices 2021-22 2022-23

3800

3500

3200

2900

2600

2300

2000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Virgin Aluminium

Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 2,333.25
May-21 2,453.71
June-21 2,445.59
July-21 2,504.11
Aug-21 2,601.83
Sept-21 2,852.11
Oct-21 2,954.48
Nov-21 2,640.68
Dec-21 2,694.38
Jan-22 3,002.18
Feb-22 3,259.70
Mar-22 3,536.72
April-22 3,256.60
Source: Published Data

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Copper
Movement of Copper Prices 2021-22 2022-23
14900

14100

13300

12500

11700

10900

10100

9300

8500
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Copper
Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 9,324.13
May-21 10,196.05
June-21 9,637.98
July-21 9,464.20
Aug-21 9,371.67
Sept-21 9,345.67
Oct-21 9,776.36
Nov-21 9,840.50
Dec-21 9,555.56
Jan-22 9,773.10
Feb-22 9,938.60
Mar-22 10,235.80
April-22 10,183.10
Source: Published Data

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Lead
Movement of Lead Prices 2021-22 2022-23
3500

3100

2700

2300

1900

1500
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Lead
Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 2,028.03
May-21 2,194.50
June-21 2,192.25
July-21 2,323.70
Aug-21 2,319.95
Sept-21 2,219.25
Oct-21 2,338.21
Nov-21 2,398.65
Dec-21 2,303.62
Jan-22 2,341.28
Feb-22 2,298.43
Mar-22 2,358.11
April-22 2,396.70
Source: Published Data

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Nickel
Movement of Nickel Prices 2021-22 2022-23
44000

39000

34000

29000

24000

19000

14000
April May June July August SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuary February March

Commodity Nickel
Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 16,524.90
May-21 17,634.53
June-21 17,962.36
July-21 18,819.59
Aug-21 19,159.62`
Sept-21 19,349.55
Oct-21 19,412.14
Nov-21 19,678.50
Dec-21 20,179.38
Jan-22 22,312.75
Feb-22 24,167.00
Mar-22 37,790.30
April-22 33,298.40
Source: Published Data

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Zinc
Movement of Zinc Prices 2021-22 2022-23
5350

4900

4450

4000

3550

3100

2650
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Zinc
Month- Year $/tonne
April-21 2,846.80
May-21 2,985.50
June-21 2,965.48
July-21 2,958.11
Aug-21 2,995.52
Sept-21 3,052.23
Oct-21 3,368.83
Nov-21 3,316.00
Dec-21 3,304.44
Jan-22 3,608.63
Feb-22 3,643.13
Mar-22 3,972.93
April-22 4,371.00
Source: Published Data

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Platinum
Movement of Platinum Prices 2021-22 2022-23
5,000.00

4,500.00

4,000.00

3,500.00

3,000.00

2,500.00

2,000.00

1,500.00
April May June July August SeptemberOctober NovemberDecember January February March

Commodity Platinum
Month- Year Rs/gm
April-21 2,913.58
May-21 2,890.02
June-21 2,680.70
July-21 2,624.68
Aug-21 2,422.86
Sept-21 2,324.92
Oct-21 2,468.74
Nov-21 2,498.53
Dec-21 2,314.62
Jan-22 2,394.26
Feb-22 2,552.96
Mar-22 2,591.72
April-22 2,388.14
Source: Published Data

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Palladium
Movement of Palladium Prices 2021-22 2022-23

7,600.00

7,150.00

6,700.00

6,250.00

5,800.00

5,350.00

4,900.00

4,450.00

4,000.00
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Palladium
Month- Year Rs/gm
April-21 6,679.03
May-21 6,841.43
June-21 6,475.69
July-21 6,583.30
Aug-21 6,097.15
Sept-21 5,062.84
Oct-21 4,906.97
Nov-21 4,849.57
Dec-21 4,411.39
Jan-22 4,859.60
Feb-22 5,703.33
Mar-22 6,485.26
April-22 5,761.41
Source: Published Data

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Rhodium
Movement of Rhodium Prices
2021-22 2022-23

83,000.00

76,500.00

70,000.00

63,500.00

57,000.00

50,500.00

44,000.00

37,500.00

31,000.00

24,500.00
April May June July August September October NovemberDecember January February March

Commodity Rhodium
Month- Year Rs/gm
April-21 68,894.95
May-21 64,288.99
June-21 51,437.26
July-21 44,966.13
Aug-21 44,019.18
Sept-21 34,701.11
Oct-21 33,534.23
Nov-21 33,904.27
Dec-21 33,982.47
Jan-22 39,507.40
Feb-22 43,578.30
Mar-22 47,558.04
April-22 46,246.30
Source: Published Data

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 C. Polymers

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 24

Poly Propylene
Movement of Poly Propylene Prices 2021-22 2022-23

190

172

154

136

118

100
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Poly Propylene

Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 130.80
May-21 116.00
June-21 105.60
July-21 108.80
Aug-21 113.70
Sept-21 115.80
Oct-21 124.50
Nov-21 131.70
Dec-21 119.40
Jan-22 115.90
Feb-22 124.00
Mar-22 133.50
April-22 139.90
Source: Published Data

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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Movement of ABS Prices 2021-22 2022-23

470

420

370

320

270

220

170

120

70

20
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Commodity (ABS)

Month- Year Rs/kg

April-21 265.50
May-21 236.90
June-21 226.50
July-21 205.10
Aug-21 190.50
Sept-21 218.50
Oct-21 241.90
Nov-21 229.70
Dec-21 201.10
Jan-22 181.90
Feb-22 179.30
Mar-22 206.80
April-22 209.40
Source: Published Data

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Poly Carbonate
Movement of Poly Carbonate Prices 2021-22 2022-23
490.00

435.00

380.00

325.00

270.00

215.00

160.00

105.00

50.00
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Poly Carbonate

Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 293.20
May-21 290.80
June-21 280.10
July-21 269.90
Aug-21 265.20
Sept-21 291.70
Oct-21 302.60
Nov-21 288.80
Dec-21 273.20
Jan-22 253.40
Feb-22 245.90
Mar-22 285.10
April-22 275.50
Source: Published Data

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 D. Rubber

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 28

Natural Rubber (RSS 4)
Movement of Natural Rubber (RSS 4) Prices 2021-22 2022-23
300.00

250.00

200.00

150.00

100.00

50.00

0.00
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Natural Rubber (RSS 4)

Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 166.65
May-21 169.82
June-21 169.22
July-21 168.38
Aug-21 177.36
Sept-21 174.12
Oct-21 171.14
Nov-21 182.79
Dec-21 175.90
Jan-22 162.16
Feb-22 163.85
Mar-22 170.76
April-22 170.72
Source: Published Data

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Synthetic Rubber - SBR (1502)
Movement of Synthetic Rubber Prices – SBR 1502 2021-22 2022-23

260.00

220.00

180.00

140.00

100.00

60.00
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Synthetic Rubber-SBR (1502)

Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 170.74
May-21 157.45
June-21 146.29
Jul-21 159.85
Aug-21 160.71
Sept-21 167.79
Oct-21 162.03
Nov-21 162.06
Dec-21 155.48
Jan-22 147.70
Feb-22 151.98
Mar-22 173.29
April-22 197.53
Source: Published Data

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Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

Movement of EPDM Prices 2021-22 2022-23

600.00

500.00

400.00

300.00

200.00

100.00
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

Commodity (EPDM)
Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 372.36
May-21 366.55
June-21 367.79
July-21 372.63
Aug-21 370.92
Sept-21 367.82
Oct-21 374.58
Nov-21 437.47
Dec-21 442.82
Jan-22 437.35
Feb-22 450.02
Mar-22 323.55
April-22 332.92
Source: Published Data

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Carbon Black
Movement of Carbon Black Prices – N330 2021-22 2022-23
250

225

200

175

150

125

100

75
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Carbon Black (N330)

Month- Year Rs/kg
April-21 177.43
May-21 177.43
June-21 177.43
Jul-21 194.65
Aug-21 194.44
Sept-21 194.44
Oct-21 203.69
Nov-21 203.69
Dec-21 203.69
Jan-22 224.13
Feb-22 224.13
Mar-22 100.00
April-22 106.02
Source: Published Data

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Polybutadiene Rubber (1220 Grade)
Movement of Polybutadiene Rubber Prices (1220) 2021-22 2022-23

2,38,000

2,23,000

2,08,000

1,93,000

1,78,000

1,63,000

1,48,000

1,33,000
April May June July August September October November December January February March

Commodity Polybutadiene Rubber (1220 Grade)

Month- Year Rs/tonne
April-21 1,84,270
May-21 1,74,502
June-21 1,58,188
Jul-21 1,65,058
Aug-21 1,80,910
Sept-21 1,80,790
Oct-21 1,64,520
Nov-21 1,71,670
Dec-21 1,76,510
Jan-22 1,73,490
Feb-22 1,70,510
Mar-22 1,86,180
April-22 2,06,040
Source: Published Data

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 E. Crude Petroleum

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 34

Crude Oil
Movement of Crude Oil Prices
2021-22 2022-23
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Europe Brent Spot Price FOB (Dollars per Barrel)

Month/Year 2021-22 2022-23
April 66.96 103.92
May 69.02
June 75.41
July 75.75
August 71.02
September 75.32
October 84.12
November 80.24
December 78.16
January 90.12
February 99.36
March 123.60
Source: Published Data

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 F. Other Rates

Commodity Prices: Monthly Monitor SIAM 36

Banking Policy & Lending Rates
Rates Cash Reserve Ratio Bank Rate Base Rate

Unit / Year Per cent Per cent p.a. Per cent p.a.

April-2022 4.00 4.25 7.25 – 8.80

May-2022 4.00 4.65 7.25 – 8.80

Source: Published Data

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Foreign Exchange Rate – US Dollar
BUYING 2021-22 2022-23

96

90

84

78

72

66
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Rupees per Unit of US Dollar

2021-22 2022-23
Year/ Month
Buying Selling Buying Selling
Apr 74.65 75.18 75.88 76.41

May 73.23 73.75 77.14 77.69

June 72.68 73.20

July 74.22 74.75
Aug 73.98 74.51
Sep
73.18 73.70
Oct
74.73 75.26
Nov
74.12 74.65
Dec
75.37 75.90
Jan
74.41 73.89
Feb
75.33 75.86
Mar
75.98 76.52
Source: Published Data

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Foreign Exchange Rate - Pound Sterling
BUYING 2021-22 2022-23

123

115

107

99

91

83

75
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Rupees per Unit of Pound Sterling

2021-22 2022-23
Year/ Month
Buying Selling Buying Selling

Apr 102.25 103.38 98.48 99.57

May 102.80 103.93 94.04 95.08
June 102.32 103.45

July 102.85 103.99

Aug 102.45 103.58

Sep 101.12 102.24
Oct 101.54 102.66
Nov 98.86 99.96
Dec 99.47 100.57
Jan 101.29 100.18
Feb 101.75 102.88
Mar 99.84 100.94
Source: Published Data

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Foreign Exchange Rate - Euro
BUYING 2021-22 2022-23

119
115
111
107
103
99
95
91
87
83
79
75
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Rupees per Unit of Euro

2021-22 2022-23
Year/ Month
Buying Selling Buying Selling

Apr 88.55 89.52 82.05 82.95

May 88.26 89.22 80.34 81.22
June 88.25 89.22
July 87.89 88.85
Aug 86.72 87.67
Sep 86.37 87.32
Oct 86.18 87.13
Nov 84.59 85.52
Dec 84.96 85.89
Jan 84.51 83.59
Feb 85.07 86.00
Mar 83.84 84.76
Source: Published Data

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Foreign Exchange Rate - Yen
BUYING 2021-22 2022-23
80

75

70

65

60

55

50
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Rupees per 100 Yen

2021-22 2022-23
Year/ Month
Buying Selling Buying Selling

Apr 67.88 68.69 60.25 60.98

May 66.59 67.39 59.74 60.46
June 66.15 66.95
July 67.18 67.99
Aug 66.85 67.64
Sep 66.43 67.22
Oct 66.62 67.41
Nov 64.68 65.46
Dec 66.18 66.97
Jan 64.36 63.59
Feb 65.11 65.89
Mar 65.23 66.01
Source: Published Data

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Foreign Exchange Rate – Renminbi
2021-22 2022-23

14

12

10

0
Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Rupees per Unit of Renminbi (CNY)

Period Rate Period Rate

13 April 2021 11.50 13 April 2022 11.95
14 May 2021 11.38 13 May 2022 11.72
14 June 2021 11.44
13 July 2021 11.51
13 Aug 2021 11.46
13 Sept 2021 11.41
12 Oct 2021 11.71
12-Nov-2021 11.65
13-Dec-2021 11.90
11-Jan-2022 11.59
15-Feb-2022 11.86
12-Mar-2022 12.08
Source: Published Data

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