Rupee is trading at 73.74 against dollar in the forex market after global crude prices eased.
The rupee has suffered significant losses this year but the worst seems to be over and the domestic currency is expected to be in the range of 67-68 against the US dollar by December, according to an economist with HDFC Bank.
Mumbai: Continuing its recovery, the rupee on Friday strengthened 38 paise to 73.74 against the US dollar in early trade in the forex market after global crude prices eased.
Besides, dollar-selling by exporters and banks, the greenback's weakness against some currencies overseas, helped the recovery in the domestic currency.
Brent crude fell 3 per cent to trade at 80.37 a barrel in the global market.
Forex dealers said a higher opening in the equity market also supported the rupee's sentiment.
The local unit, after hitting a record low of 74.50 on Thursday, recovered 9 paise to end at 74.12 against the dollar.
Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex rebounded 377.12 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 34,378.27 in opening trade.
( Source : PTI )
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