Rupee gains 21 paise to close at 81.74 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 21 paise to close at 81.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities also supported the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 82 against the US currency and finally closed at 81.74 (provisional), registering a gain of 21 paise over its previous close. https://ift.tt/aZxiJzW