Rs dips 32 paise to 2-month low of 64.19 vs $

The Indian rupee tumbled by 32 paise to close at nearly 2-month low at 64.19 per dollar on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers on the back of higher dollar in the overseas following China’s sharp devaluation of the currency. Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day after the government moved the GST Bill.

Market extended losses on Tuesday for the third straight session as the benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex slipped by 236 points to close below the 28,000-level on persistent fear about the possible derailment of key economic reforms and disappointing set of <g data-gr-id="16">earning</g> numbers from SBI.