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Business16 July 2026

USD selling rate rises to Rs. 341.08

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The selling rate of the US dollar recorded at 341.08 rupees today (16).

Its buying price noted today stood at 331.67 rupees.

Yesterday (15), the selling price of the dollar indicated at 340.98 rupees.
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