Summary: The Indian rupee edged lower on Tuesday despite a weaker dollar. As the Indian economy remains strong and inflation remains above the 4% target, the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its policy in April. February CPI inflation data from India and the United States released on Tuesday will be in focus. On Tuesday, despite the U.S. dollar (USD) falling • The Indian rupee edged lower on Tuesday despite a weaker dollar. • As the Indian economy remains strong and inflation remains above the 4% target, the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its policy in April. • February CPI inflation data from India and the United States released on Tuesday will be the focus. The Indian rupee (INR) weakened on Tuesday despite a decline in the US dollar (USD). A weaker US dollar and falling crude oil prices are likely to boost the Indian rupee in the short term. The Indian rupee hit an intraday high of 82.65 in more than six months on Monday, but the rebound was capped by a possible Reserve Bank of India (RBI) measure aimed at preventing a sharp appreciation in the rupee. India's overall retail inflation rate is expected to fall to 5.02% in February from 5.10% in January, entering the Reserve Bank of India's 2%-6% tolerance range for the sixth consecutive month. However, economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to maintain current monetary policy at its April meeting as the domestic economy remains strong and inflation continues to be above the 4% target. Looking ahead, investors will pay close attention to February consumer price index (CPI) inflation data from India and the United States due to be released on Tuesday. Later in the week, India's Wholesale Price Index for Food, Fuel and Inflation (WPI) will be released on Wednesday, and U.S. retail sales data will be released on Thursday. Daily market update summary: Indian rupee remains vulnerable to high inflation and geopolitical risks • India’s foreign exchange reserves increased b