Mumbai: The rupee on Friday appreciated by 20 paise to 69.14 against the dollar in opening trade, amid sustained foreign fund inflows and a higher opening of domestic equities.
The domestic unit opened at 69.28 at the forex market, then gained further ground and touched 69.14, displaying gains of 20 paise over its last close.
On Thursday, the rupee had strengthened by 20 paise to close at 69.34 against the dollar.
Forex dealers said, selling of the American currency by exporters and positive opening in domestic equities supported the rupee. Fresh foreign fund inflows also supported the rupee, they added.
Meanwhile, Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.01 per cent to $67.22 per barrel.
Furthermore, the benchmark BSE Sensex was trading higher by 148.89 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 37,903.78; while the NSE Nifty was trading at 11,374.45, higher by 31.20
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