Fresh demand for the American currency from importers affected the rupee
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The rupee had recovered by 15 paise to 65.49 against the US dollar in yesterday's trade on fresh selling of the American currency by banks and exporters.
Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 101.82 points, or 0.38%, to 26,451.10 in early trade today.