At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.90 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.72 and a low of 72.92. It finally ended at 72.74 against the American currency.
Rupee slips 5 paise to close at 72.74 against USD
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The Indian rupee ended 5 paise lower at 72.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday tracking losses in the domestic equity markets and strengthening American currency in global markets . At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.90 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.72 and a low of 72.92. It finally ended at 72.74 against the American currency. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 72.69 against the American currency. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback s strength against a basket of six currencies, gained 0.35 per cent to 90.82.
Rupee Vs Dollar Today: Rupee settled at 72.74 against the American currency
Rupee Vs Dollar: The rupee settled five paise lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, February 16, at 72.74 (provisional) tracking losses in the domestic equity markets and a stronger American currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic unit opened at 72.90 against the dollar and registered an intra-day high of 72.72. It witnessed a low of 72.92. In an early trade session, the local unit slumped as much as 23 paise to 72.92 against the greenback. The rupee closed five paise lower at 72.74 against the American currency. On Tuesday, February 16, the local unit had settled at 72.69 against the dollar.