Rupee Gains 71 Paise to 80.69 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 71 paise to 80.69 against the American currency in early trade on Friday, as moderating US CPI data coupled with the fall in the dollar index boosted investor sentiments.

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Forex traders said factors like positive domestic equities and weakness in crude oil prices also supported the local unit.

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At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 80.76 against the dollar, then gained further ground to touch 80.69, registering a rise of 71 paise over its previous close.(PTI)

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