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Indian Rupee Reverses Early Gains, Declines Against The U.S. Dollar

The rupee had hit a record low of 83.29 on Oct. 20.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Close view of an Indian Rs 500 bank note. (Source: Usha Kunji/BQ Prime)</p></div>
Close view of an Indian Rs 500 bank note. (Source: Usha Kunji/BQ Prime)

The Indian rupee depreciated after registering gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday.

The local currency opened at 80.55, appreciating 0.34%, or 27 paise. It had closed at 80.82 on Friday.

However, during the day's trade, the rupee reversed all its gains to depreciate by as much as 0.56%, or 45 paise, to 81.27.

At close, the rupee traded 0.54% lower, or 44 paise, at 81.26.

"The U.S. dollar extended its fall by 1.41% on Friday amid a rise in risk appetite in global markets ... Moreover, weaker than expected Michigan consumer sentiment data from the U.S. pressurised the dollar," ICICI Securities said in a note on Monday.

The rupee had hit a record low of 83.29 on Oct. 20.

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