Bharat Express

US Dollar

The government's fiscal deficit reached 45 percent of the full-year budget forecast at the end of October

Joel Sibusiso Ndebele, South African High Commissioner to India slammed the “domination” of the US dollar in the world economy and said it does not benefit developing countries. 

Rupee rises by 24 paise to 82.08 against US dollar

Rupee falls 25 paise to 82.46 against US dollar in early trade.

Meanwhile, the rupee declined 25 paise to close at 82.62 against the US dollar on Wednesday.

In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 84.34 points or 0.14 per cent to 59,372.69 points.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened flat at 82.79 against the dollar. Later, it lost some ground to quote at 82.83, registering a decline of 4 paise over its last close.   

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.19 per cent to 104.05.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.69 against the dollar, then gained ground and touched 82.66, registering a rise of 16 paise over its previous close.

In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 391.48 points or 0.64 per cent higher at 61,666.57.