Rupee rises 35 paise to 81.58 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.60 against the dollar
The rupee appreciated 35 paise to 81.58 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on September 29 as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.60 against the dollar, then touched 81.58, registering a gain of 35 paise over its previous close.
In initial trade, the rupee also touched 81.75 against the American currency.
On Wednesday, the rupee plunged below the 82-mark for the first time in intraday trade before settling 40 paise down at 81.93 against the dollar.
According to Sriram Iyer, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, the rupee opened stronger on Thursday, tracking the overnight weakness of the dollar and treasury yields.
However, concerns on fiscal loosening and monetary tightening will keep the dollar supported and cap gains for the local currency.
Most Asian and emerging market peers started weak on Thursday morning and will also cap gains in the rupee.
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