Rupee settles on flat note, higher by 3 paise at 72.84 against US dollar
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.87 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.81 and a low of 72.88. PTI
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The rupee firmed up by 3 paise to settle at 72.84 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday in a restricted trade amid muted trend in the domestic equity market.
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.87 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.81 and a low of 72.88.
It finally ended at 72.84 against the American currency, registering a rise of just 3 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee had finished at 72.87 against the American currency.
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