Rupee almost flat against U.S. dollar in early trade
The Hindu
In the previous session, the rupee rose 20 paise to close at 76.30 against the U.S. dollar.
The rupee started the session on a flat note against the U.S. dollar on Thursday amid strong American currency in the overseas market and a firm trend in the domestic equities.
Besides, unabated foreign fund outflows and fluctuations in international crude prices weighed on investor sentiments, Forex traders said.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened slightly strong at 76.28 against the U.S. dollar but soon shed the gains to quote at 76.31, registering a fall of just 1 paisa over the last close.
In the previous session, the rupee rose 20 paise to close at 76.30 against the U.S. dollar.
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