Rupee rises by 10 paise to 82.81 against U.S. dollar

Rupee rises 10 paise to 82.81 vs USD in early trade; weak equity markets, outflow of foreign funds & crude prices weigh. Dollar index falls 0.07%, Brent crude trades 0.21% lower. FIIs net sellers in capital markets, offload ₹711.34 cr.

The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 82.81 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on August 9 gaining ground from the 8-month low level amid weakening American currency against major rivals overseas.

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

Participants were trading cautiously awaiting the U.S. inflation data, the U.K.'s GDP number and RBI's monetary policy decision to be announced on Thursday.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened stronger at 82.83 against the dollar and touched a peak of 82.80.

The rupee later traded at 82.81, registering a gain of 10 paise over its previous close.

On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at more than 8-month low level of 82.91 against the dollar.

"Upside attempts lingered on, but momentum continued to be absent. While we continue to play for 82.90, dips to 82.65 may be expected," Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said in his USD-INR outlook.