The dollar appreciated against the rupee on the money market on Saturday amid rising demand for the US currency, dealers said. The rupee lost 10 paisa versus the greenback for buying and selling at 99.80 and 100.00, they said. In contrast, the domestic currency gained 25 paisa in terms of the euro for buying and selling at Rs 128.75 and Rs 129.00, they said.

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Open Bid        Rs 99.70
Open Offer      Rs 99.90
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Similarly, the rupee observed no change on buying side while it was appreciated on selling side against the pound sterling. The pound was purchased at Rs 150.50 and Rs 151.00 against the last day closing of Rs 150.50 and Rs 150.75, respectively, the dealers said.