Rupee hits fresh 2-yr high of 63.65 against dollar
The rupee strengthened by 5 paise to trade at a fresh two-year high of 63.65 against the dollar in early trade. Sensex dropped by 78.64 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 32,398.10.
Mumbai: The rupee strengthened by 5 paise to trade at a fresh two-year high of 63.65 against the dollar, buoyed by hopes of more capital inflows, coupled with more selling of the American currency by banks and exporters.
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The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 78.64 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 32,398.10 in early session. (PTI)