Rupee Gains By 14 Paise, Stands At 98.74 Against US Dollars
The rupee gained 14 paise to 81.67 against the US dollar in early trade on July 25, tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. However, a surge in crude oil prices capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.74, then touched a high of 81.67 against the American currency.