Rupee up 8 paise against USD

Mumbai, Jan 31 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday advanced eight paise to 74.96 against the US Dollar in early trade due to selling of the greenback by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. The local unit was seen strong on a weak dollar against other world currencies amid a rebounding stock market in the opening trade. The Rupee unit registered the days high and low at 74.94 and 75.02 respectively against the US Dollar, dealers added. UNI NV ACL1056

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