Forex traders noted that despite the continuous influx of foreign capital, the local unit initially resisted the decline but eventually succumbed to pressure, influenced by a subdued domestic equity market trend.
Forex traders said the strengthening American currency weighed on the local unit though it found support due to downward movement in crude oil prices overseas.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.46 and then slipped to 83.47 against the dollar, gaining 6 paise from its previous close
Forex traders noted that despite an increase in crude oil prices, the Indian currency saw limited gains, with investors exercising caution before the RBI's monetary policy decision on Friday.
Forex traders noted that the strength of the US dollar added pressure on the local unit, although declining crude oil prices limited the rupee's decline.
Forex traders noted that the weakness of the US dollar in overseas markets supported the rupee, but high international crude oil prices limited its gains.