Rupee climbs 17 paise against dollar to 63.87

The domestic currency strengthened 17 paise to 63.87 against the US dollar in early trade. Sensex was trading higher by 179 points, or 0.56 per cent, at 31,775.06 in early trade.

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Updated : 28 August 2017, 11:01 AM IST

Mumbai: The rupee strengthened 17 paise to 63.87 against the US dollar in early trade today.

The rupee had gained 8 paise to close at two-week high of 64.04 against the US currency on Thursday helped by dollar selling and firm stock markets. Forex market was closed on Friday for 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

The benchmark Sensex was trading higher by 179 points, or 0.56 per cent, at 31,775.06 in early trade today.