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Strong demand for the dollar from importers affected the domestic currency

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The rupee depreciated by 16 paise to 64.99 against the US currency in early trade today due to strong demand for the dollar from importers.<br />
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The rupee had closed at 64.83 against the dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Friday last.<br />
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Dealers attributed the rupee&#39;s fall to increased demand for the US currency from importers. However, a higher opening in the domestic equity markets capped the losses.<br />
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Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 147.33 points, or 0.53%, to 27,618.14 in early trade.

Rupee weakens 16 paise against dollar

Strong demand for the dollar from importers affected the domestic currency

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