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However, weak equity markets, outflow of foreign funds and crude prices breaching USD 85 per barrel weighed on the local unit, said analysts.

Sustained foreign fund outflows, strength of the American currency in the overseas market further dented sentiments, forex traders said.

Elevated level of crude prices crossing USD 84 a barrel and subdued sentiment in the domestic equity markets also weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell marginally by 0.01 per cent to 101.34.

However, a surge in crude oil prices capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said.

Sustained foreign fund inflows supported the local unit and contained the fall.

Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities supported the local unit and restricted the depreciating bias.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.08 against the dollar. It touched an early high of 82.05 in initial deals.

Mumbai: The rupee inched 4 paise higher to close at 77.54 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic equities and a weak American currency overseas. Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range as elevated crude oil prices and persistent FII outflows weighed on the local unit. At the […]

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 74.32 against the dollar, then inched higher to 74.25, registering a gain of 13 paise over its previous close.

Asian currencies were mostly weaker this Thursday and could cap gains for the local unit.

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 72.85 against the US dollar, registering a decline of 34 paise over its previous close.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, surged 0.10 per cent to 91.53.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.07 per cent to 92.04.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.03 per cent to 90.84.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.19 per cent to 90.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.07 per cent to 90.10 amid improved risk appetite in the markets.

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 72.58 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 72.29 and a low of 72.58.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies was trading 0.01 per cent down at 90.93.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.22 per cent to 90.27.