Business17 July 2026

Rupee appreciates marginally

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The selling rate of the US dollar is recorded today (17) as Rs. 340.78.

The buying rate is recorded today as Rs. 331.42.

Yesterday (16), the selling rate of the dollar stood at Rs. 341.08.

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