Rupee down by 9 paise to 79.71 against US dollar in early trade today

The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 79.71 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, tracking the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and rising crude oil prices.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 79.67 against the US dollar and lost further ground to 79.71, registering a decline of 9 paise over the last close.

On Thursday, the rupee depreciated by 37 paise to close at 79.62 against the…

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