The greenback closed flat in value versus rupee on insignificant demand from corporate sector in interbank while gained value in open market, treasurers and currency traders said. The commercial banks kept maintaining local currency in firm zone and controlling inflow and outflow of greenback. The dollar closed at Rs 124.10 for buying and Rs 124.30 for selling with no change against the rupee. The dollar rate differential between kerb and interbank markets remained 37 paisas on day’s average. According to commercial banks, demand from importers and corporate sector was dull that kept dollar away from surge while meager imports payment stopped to rise. Commercial banks helped rupee to stand firm versus dollar. The euro remained dull in interbank market to close at Rs 143.86 for buying and Rs 144.06 for selling after shedding 14 paisas. The pound sterling remained firm and closed at Rs 161.30 and at Rs 161.50 for buying and selling respectively. It gained 30 paisas. Kerb Market: The dollar remained firm in value in open market following flat demand from corporate and private sector in interbank, foreign exchange dealers said. Published in Daily Times, September 13th 2018.