Meanwhile, the Indian benchmark sensex continued to

rule firm, surging by another 134.50 points or 0.47 per cent to end at 28,468.75 today.

In forward market, premium for dollar fell on fresh receivings from exporters.

The benchmark six-month premium payable in July rose to 144-146 paise from its previous weekend's level of 153-155 and far forward January 2018 contract also moved down to 296-298 paise from 301-303.

The RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 67.0467 and for the euro at 71.5053 respectively as against the last weekend's level of 66.9367 and 71.3344.

In cross-currency trades, the rupee finished higher against the pound sterling at 83.15/17 from the last weekend's level of 83.53/55 while dropped against the Euro to settle at 71.33/35 from 71.16.

The domestic currency also dropped against the Japanese Yen to 59.34/36 per yen from 58.95/97. (MORE)

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