Rupee up 19 paise against USD

 

Mumbai, Aug 22 : The rupee rallied 19 paise to close at 82.97 against the USD on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

The local unit that rose 5 paise to 83.08 in opening trade gained further and finished at 82.97, surging 19 paise as compared to its previous close.

The rupee recorded intraday highs and lows at 82.93 and 83.10, respectively, the dealer added.