India, April 18 -- The rupee appreciated by 15 paise to 69.45 against the US dollar in opening trade Thursday, driven by weakening of the greenback in overseas markets and sustained foreign fund inflows.
The rupee opened at 69.48 at the interbank forex market, then gained further ground and touched a high of 69.45. The local unit, however, pared some gains and was quoted at 69.52 against the American currency at 0953 hrs, displaying gains of 8 paise over its last close.
The rupee had settled at 69.60 against the US dollar on Tuesday.
Currency market was shut on Wednesday on account of "Mahavir Jayanti".
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