Rupee rises by 17 paise to over 7-week high; gains for 3rd straight day

Rupee rises by 17 paise to over 7-week high; gains for 3rd straight day

The rupee rose by 17 paise to close at a seven-week high of 73.05 against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending its gaining streak to the third straight session on positive domestic equities and weakening of the American currency in the overseas markets.