The dollar index was at 108.52, versus 109.8 on Monday. The appreciation in the local currency comes after the rupee closed a record low of 87.18 per dollar on Monday. The rupee was in a tight range throughout the day on Tuesday. It traded between 87/$1 and 87.13/$1. Most Asian currencies also appreciated in response to a slight correction in the dollar index.
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