Rupee gains 30 paise against dollar to 68.57 in early trade
The rupee appreciated by 30 paise to 68.57 against the US dollar in early trade today at the forex market on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and banks, amid a higher opening of the domestic equity market.
By : migrator
Update: 2018-07-09 04:55 GMT
Mumbai
Besides, the dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas after US jobs data showed slower-than-expected wages growth supported the rupee, forex dealers said.
On Friday, the rupee had gained 8 paise to end at 68.87 against the US currency, largely tracking gains in key Asian units amid weak dollar overseas.
Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 244.84 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 35,902.70 in morning trade.
Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!
Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!
Click here for iOS
Click here for Android