Rupee opens 2 paise lower against US dollar

The rupee was trading lower by 2 paise at 64.91 against the dollar in opening trade today.

Mumbai: The rupee was trading lower by 2 paise at 64.91 against the dollar in opening trade today as the American unit strengthened overseas amid foreign fund outflows.

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In the opening session, the domestic unit fell by 2 paise to 64.91. Yesterday, it had gained 7 paise to close at a one-week high of 64.89 against the US currency due to sustained dollar selling by exporters and banks.

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Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 273.75 points, or 0.82 per cent, to 33,306.84 in early trade today.