Reuters Market Eye - The rupee hits 61.0875, lowest since Sept. 18.
The Indian unit is trading at 61.06/07 versus Wednesday's 60.96/97 close.
The Nifty is down 0.6 percent.
Month-end demand from importers further hurting the rupee.
Foreign fund flows will remain key for direction.
Asian currencies trading mixed versus the dollar.
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Traders say pair to hold between 60.90 and 61.20 on Thursday.
(Reporting by Swati Bhat)