Rupee opens 3 paise higher against dollar at 66.74

A weakening dollar against some currencies overseas and a higher opening in domestic equities kept the rupee rising

An employee counts rupee notes at a cash counter inside a bank in Agartala
An employee counts rupee notes at a cash counter inside a bank in Agartala
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Jun 08 2016 | 10:05 AM IST
The rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 66.74 against the dollar in early trade today on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks amid higher foreign inflows.

Forex dealers said a weakening dollar against some currencies overseas and a higher opening in domestic equities kept the rupee rising.

Yesterday, the rupee had gained 20 paise to close at a fresh three-week high of 66.77 on sustained selling of the American unit amid strong recovery in domestic equities.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 95.74 points or 0.35% to 27,105.41 in early session today.
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First Published: Jun 08 2016 | 9:48 AM IST

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