The dollar managed to hold its command versus the dollar on the weekend on the local currency market, dealers said. The rupee lost 20 paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 107.40 and Rs 107.60 respectively, they added. The rupee, however, managed to recover more 25 paisa in terms of the euro for buying and selling at Rs 144.00 and Rs 144.25 respectively, they said.

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Open Bid       Rs 107.40
Open Offer     Rs 107.60
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However, the rupee maintained rising trend for the second day and was appreciated against the British pound. The pound's buying and selling rates were declined from the Friday's closing of Rs 170.80 and Rs 171.35 to Rs 170.20 and Rs 171.20, respectively, the dealers said.