Dynamite News Rupee gains 8 paise against US dollar in early trade
Sensex rose by 157.97 points, or 0.53 per cent, at 29,778.47, in early trade. Rupee appreciates by another 8 paise to 64.77 against the US dollar.
Mumbai: Continuing its uptrend, the rupee firmed up by another 8 paise to 64.77 against the US dollar in early session on Monday due to an increased selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.
On Friday, the domestic currency had gained 7 paise to close at a fresh 17-month high of 64.85 on bouts of dollar selling from banks and exporters.
However, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 157.97 points, or 0.53 per cent, at 29,778.47, in early trade.
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