The greenback closed flat in value versus rupee on insignificant demand from corporate sector and dull imports payments in interbank market. The commercial banks kept maintaining local currency in firm zone besides they controlled inflow and outflow of greenback. The dollar closed at Rs 124.10 for buying and Rs 124.20 for selling with no change against the rupee. The dollar traded at a high in mid day trading at Rs 124.11. The dollar rate differential between kerb and interbank markets remained 87 paisas on day’s average. Currency traders said demand from the importers and corporate sector was dull that kept dollar away from surge while payment near-zero from national exchequer stopped dollar to rise. Commercial banks helped the rupee to stand firm versus dollar. The euro remained flat in the interbank market to close at Rs 145.77 for buying and Rs 145.97 for selling no change. The pound sterling remained firm and closed at Rs 162.54 and Rs 162.74 for buying and selling respectively. It gained 30 paisas. Kerb Market: The dollar remained firm in value in the open market following flat demand from corporate and private sector in interbank, foreign exchange dealers said. The dollar closed at Rs 125.20 for buying and Rs 125.40 for selling in the open market against rupee. It gained 20 paisas. The demand and supply of dollar in the open market was moderate while demand from private sector buyers remained high. The pound sterling closed at Rs 163.for buying and Rs 163.20 for selling after remained up against rupee by Re 1, while euro remained up and closed at Rs 146 for buying and closed at Rs 136.20 for selling. It gained 50 paisas. Published in Daily Times, September 26th 2018.