Mumbai: The rupee eased by 3 paise to Rs.52.71 against the U.S. dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to sustained demand for the American currency from banks and importers.
Traders said increased demand for the dollar from banks and importers mainly weighed on the rupee sentiment.
The domestic unit had ended lower by 18 paise at Rs.52.68/69 against the U.S. currency yesterday due to sustained dollar demand from banks.
Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex fell 32.56 points or 0.18 percent to 17,174.73 in early trade.
Traders said increased demand for the dollar from banks and importers mainly weighed on the rupee sentiment.
The domestic unit had ended lower by 18 paise at Rs.52.68/69 against the U.S. currency yesterday due to sustained dollar demand from banks.
Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex fell 32.56 points or 0.18 percent to 17,174.73 in early trade.
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