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Rupee off highs; but still strong against previous close

According to currency dealers dollar buying from OMCs is present in the market

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Neelasri Barman Mumbai
Last Updated : Dec 09 2013 | 11:13 AM IST
The rupee was off highs after hitting a four month high in early trades. But dollar flows from foreign investors ensured that the rupee trade stronger compared with previous close.

At 11:00AM the rupee was trading at Rs 61.12 compared with previous close of Rs 61.44 per dollar. During early trades today it had touched a high of Rs 60.90 per dollar.

According to currency dealers dollar buying from oil marketing companies is present in the market. But dealers also agree that dollar flows from banks and exporters is supporting the rupee.

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First Published: Dec 09 2013 | 9:25 AM IST

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