Meanwhile, the benchmark Sensex moved up further by 28.26

points or 0.10 per cent to close at 28,892.97 today.

In forward market today, premium for dollar declined further on sustained receivings from exporters.

The benchmark six-month premium payable in July dropped to 139.50-140.25 paise from its previous level of 142-144 paise and far forward January 2018 contract also fell to 295.25-296 paise from Wednesday's closing level of 297-299.

The RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 66.8351 and for the euro at 70.5444.

In cross-currency trades, the rupee finished higher against the pound sterling at 83.26/28 from 83.30/32 but eased against the Euro to settle at 70.48/50 from 70.29/31.

The domestic currency rose against the Japanese Yen to 58.97/99 per 100 yen from 59.24/26 previously.

Note: Forex and Money markets will remain closed tomorrow on account of "Mahashivratri".

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