Rupee ends weaker as dollar demand from importers, equity outflows exert pressure

The Indian rupee weakened for the second day as demand for the US dollar and equity-related outflows put pressure on the currency despite lower US treasury yields and a softer dollar.

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Posted 8/30/2023, 10:10:00 AM