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US dollar down 16 paisa at Rs 152.24 as NRB sets rates

Nepal Rastra Bank published its foreign exchange rates for 17 October 2026.

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  • Indian rupee per 100: Rs 160.00 buying and Rs 160.15 selling
  • US dollar: Rs 151.64 buying and Rs 152.24 selling
  • South Korean won per 100: Rs 11.40 buying and Rs 11.45 selling

Nepal Rastra Bank has set the Indian rupee at Rs 160.00 buying and Rs 160.15 selling per 100 for 17 October 2026, unchanged from the previous rate. The US dollar is at Rs 151.64 buying and Rs 152.24 selling, down 16 paisa from the previous selling rate. Among the biggest movers by selling rate were the South Korean won at Rs 11.45 per 100 (up 12 paisa), the Swedish krona at Rs 15.39 (up 11 paisa) and the Swiss franc at Rs 184.87 (up Rs 1.16). The rates are set by Nepal Rastra Bank and may differ from those offered by commercial banks.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/us-dollar-down-16-paisa-at-rs-152-24-as-nrb-sets-rates-20261017

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