The Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar amid improved risk sentiment in the global market.

The local currency strengthened by 19 paise to close at 82.55 against the greenback on Friday. It opened at 82.48.

The Indian rupee closed at 82.74 on Thursday.

"The dollar-rupee pair is likely to face resistance near the key psychological level at 83 and move back towards 82.40 amid improved risk sentiments," ICICI Direct Research said. "Further expectations of declining consumer sentiment in the U.S. could limit the upside in the dollar."

"The pair is hovering near the multi-month resistance zone of 83. As long as the pair stays under 83, it is expected to dip towards the initial support of the 20-day EMA at 82.40," the note said.