Rupee rises 8 paise to close at 79.79 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
Strengthening of American currency in overseas market restricted Indian rupee's gain
The rupee appreciated 8 paise to close at 79.79 (provisional) against the United States dollar on Monday, in line with a firm trend in domestic equities.
However, the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market restricted the rupee's gain, forex dealers said.
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 79.84 against the greenback. It witnessed an intra-day high of 79.79 and a low of 79.90 against the American currency during the session.
It finally ended at 79.79 against the U.S. dollar, up 8 paise from its previous close of 79.87.
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"Rupee consolidated in a narrow range despite the dollar rising to a 30-year high. Gains in the dollar extended after non-farm payrolls numbers released from the U.S. came in better-than-estimates," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
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