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Rupee still up; trading volume hurt by strike

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Reuters Delhi, India
Last Updated : Feb 20 2013 | 2:50 PM IST

Reuters Market Eye - The rupee is still up but pair keeping tight range amid thin volumes as most state-run bank dealers are not trading.

The pair is at 54.13/14, after falling to 53.95, versus its last close of 54.185/195.

India market regulator to auction $11.3 billion debt limits for foreigners on Wednesday, which will include $10 billion of new limits.

State-run bank employees have joined two-day national strike. Most state-run banks not trading with dealing room attendance thin, several dealers said.

Pair has support at 54.04 with the next major support at 53.80-85, which is unlikely to be breached in the session. Resistance is at 54.40-50 with slightly offered tone as the stock market is showing better performance.

(Reporting by Subhadip Sircar)

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First Published: Feb 20 2013 | 2:35 PM IST

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