Rupee up 7 paise vs dollar in early trade

Forex dealers said dollar selling by exporters and a higher opening in the equity market mainly boosted the rupee sentiment.

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 13 2013 | 1:25 PM IST
The rupee today rose by seven paise to 53.78 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on selling of the US currency amid increased capital inflows.     

Forex dealers said dollar selling by exporters and a higher opening in the equity market mainly boosted the rupee sentiment.

The local currency had closed stable at 53.85 against the dollar yesterday.

Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark index Sensex rose further by 88.51 points, or 0.45%, to 19,649.55 in early trade today.
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First Published: Feb 13 2013 | 10:10 AM IST

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