Rupee falls 12 paise to 81.97 against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 81.97 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by firm crude oil prices and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market also weighed on the local unit. https://ift.tt/S2FMm1U