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The rupee weakened in afternoon trades due to dollar demand by importers.


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	The rupee weakened in afternoon trades due to dollar demand by importers.</div>
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	At 12:30 pm the rupee was trading at Rs 61.47 compared with previous close of Rs 61.27 per dollar.</div>
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	However, currency dealers are optimistic that the central bank will not allow the rupee to depreciate sharply. Besides that dollar flows from foreign investors will support the rupee.</div>
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Rupee weakens in afternoon trades

At 12:30 pm the rupee was trading at Rs 61.47 vs Rs 61.27 per dollar

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