Dynamite News Rupee strengthens 38 paise against US dollar
The rupee Friday strengthened 38 paise to 73.74 against the US dollar.
Mumbai: Continuing its recovery, the rupee Friday strengthened 38 paise to 73.74 against the US dollar in early trade in the forex market after global crude prices eased.
Besides, dollar-selling by exporters and banks, the greenback's weakness against some currencies overseas, helped the recovery in the domestic currency.
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Brent crude fell 3 per cent to trade at 80.37 a barrel in the global market.
Forex dealers said a higher opening in the equity market also supported the rupee's sentiment.
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The local unit, after hitting a record low of 74.50 Thursday, recovered 9 paise to end at 74.12 against the dollar.
Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex rebounded 377.12 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 34,378.27 in opening trade. (PTI)