Rupee slides 3 paise against dollar, stands at 64.55
Rupee was hit by steady stream of capital flight amid growing appeal of dollar among importers.
![RBI had issued a notification saying that the withdrawal limit of cash from savings bank accounts will be relaxed to Rs. 50,000 from February 20 RBI had issued a notification saying that the withdrawal limit of cash from savings bank accounts will be relaxed to Rs. 50,000 from February 20](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.asianage.com/images/aa-Cover-8k72069k2aq4g80t5r28sr2245-20170313173025.Medi.jpeg)
Without greater and consistent usage of bank accounts, the promises of financial inclusion equitable economic growth growing and successful businesses, and improving financial security and prosperity will remain elusive.
Mumbai: The rupee came down by a further 3 paise to 64.55 against the dollar today, hit by a steady stream of capital flight amid growing appeal of the American currency among importers.
However, the damage was contained because of a weak dollar against key global currencies and a higher opening in the domestic equity market, dealers said.
Yesterday, the rupee had closed with a marginal fall of 3 paise at 64.52 a dollar.
The benchmark Sensex rebounded 136.27 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 31,419.91 in morning trade.
Next Story