diff --git a/hampi-utilities.version b/hampi-utilities.version
index 2f2c3c2..96d3dbc 100644
--- a/hampi-utilities.version
+++ b/hampi-utilities.version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-VERSION="1.7.2"
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+VERSION="1.7.3"
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