Rupee up 9 paise against USD

The Rupee continued to rise on Wednesday too, as it advanced 9 paise to close at 77.24 against the USD on selling of brisk US Dollar by bankers and exporters despite weak equity market, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Mumbai, May 11: The Rupee continued to rise on Wednesday too. As it advanced 9 paise to close at 77.24 against the USD. On selling of brisk US Dollar by bankers and exporters despite weak equity market, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. The local unit gained 12 paise at 77.21 in early trade and finished at 77.24, up 9 paise as compared to its previous close. The Rupee surged owing to weak dollar against other world currencies amid weak equity market. The Rupee unit registered days high and low at 77.19 and 77.30 respectively against the US Dollar, the dealer added.