MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose by 21 paise to Rs 52.75 per US dollar in early trade today on fresh selling of the American currency by banks and exporters amid hopes of a resumption of foreign capital inflows in light of a rising trend in the equity market.
The rupee resumed higher at Rs 52.85/86 per dollar on the Interbank Foreign Exchange, as against last weekend's close of 52.96/97 per dollar, and firmed up further to Rs 52.75 per dollar before quoting at Rs 52.86/87 per dollar at 1030 hours.
The domestic currency hovered in a range between Rs 52.75 and Rs 52.95 per dollar during morning deals.
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