The exchange rates on the currency market moved in interbank in a narrow range on Tuesday, dealers said. The rupee was slightly low as it shed five-paisa for buying and four-paisa for selling.
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Open Buying Rs 90.35
Open Selling Rs 90.55
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Buying Rs 90.22
Selling Rs 90.24
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According to the currency dealers, the dollar failed to maintain its position and remained under pressure in the absence of buying support. At the end of trading, the dollar was closed lower at Rs 90.20 and Rs 90.60 against the overnight closing of Rs 90.30 and Rs 90.70 on buying and selling sides, respectively.
The rupee-pound sterling parity remained unchanged amid low trading activity in the open market. The pound was purchased and sold at the Monday's closing of Rs 140.00 and Rs 140.80, respectively, they added.
The dollar opened at Rs 89.00 (buying) and Rs 89.20 (selling) against the last rate. It did not observe further change in the second session and closed at Rs 89.00 (buying) and Rs 89.20 (selling).
Pound Sterling opened at Rs 138.00 (buying) and Rs 138.90 (selling) against the last rate. It did not observe further change in the evening session and closed at Rs 138.00 (buying) and Rs 138.90 (selling).