Rupee down 18 paise against USD
Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee continued to slide on Friday also, as it dropped by 18 paise to 74.74 at close against the USD on brisk demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.
A dealer added, the local unit remained under pressure due to the strong dollar against other world currencies amid a rebounding equity market.
In the opening session, the rupee fell by 15 paise to 74.71 and settled at 74.74, down by 18 paise as compared to its previous close.
The local unit registered days high and low at 74.78 and 74.70 respectively.
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