The value of the US dollar has seen a slight increase against the rupee in the exchange market. The interbank rate for the dollar has risen to 278.40 rupees.
According to currency dealers, on the first business day of the week, the dollar became 2 paisas more expensive in the interbank market, reaching 278.40 rupees. On the last trading day of the previous week, the dollar closed at 278.40 rupees.
On the first business day of the week, the stock market recorded an increase of 209 points in the 100 Index, which saw the index trading at 80,419 points. Following a fire incident, trading on the stock exchange was halted for an hour, with the administration stating that improvements are being made to the IT system.