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The rupee is trading at 61.19/dollar versus its previous close of 61.31/32. Asian shares gain tracking higher Wall Street on U.S. tech earnings. Sentiment for the rupee is positive after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government ended fuel price controls, opened up the coal sector and the party won two state elections.


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	The rupee is trading at 61.23/24 versus its Tuesday&#39;s close of 61.31/32.</div>
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	Gains in the domestic share market helped the Indian unit.</div>
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	The Nifty rose 0.8%.</div>
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	Markets will remain closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Diwali.</div>
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	Most other Asian currencies also trading stronger compared to the dollar.</div>

Rupee trades higher as Asian shares gain

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