Rupee closing in on record low; RBI watched

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Last Updated : Jun 18 2013 | 1:55 PM IST

Reuters Market eye - The rupee is closing in on record low as equities remain weak and USD strengthens against crosses. The Indian unit falls to 58.6425, versus 57.87/88 at Monday's local close.

Dealers say USD supply has dried, pushing pair up, which was largely helped by a large private corporate selling.

Dealers cite some defence-related USD buying also by state-run banks.

Local stocks down 0.43 percent.

RBI intervention watched as pair nears record high of 58.98 seen last week.

(Reporting by Subhadip Sircar)

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First Published: Jun 18 2013 | 1:41 PM IST

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