Rupee surges 32 paise to close at 72.93 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
The rupee strengthened by 32 paise to end at 72.93 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, supported by positive domestic equities and weakening of the American currency in the overseas market.
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 73.16 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.91 and a low of 73.25.
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