The rupee is trading at 60.8250/8350 versus Wednesday's close of 60.94/95 after hitting a session high of 60.82.
Traders cited custodian and corporate dollar sales, and will continue to monitor foreign fund flows for direction.
Losses in local stocks are hurting the Indian unit.
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The rupee is seen in a 60.60 to 61.10 range until close.