Rupee falls 6 paise to 96.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee fell 6 paise to 96.42 against the U.S. dollar in early trade, reflecting pressure from heightened geopolitical uncertainty affecting Asian currencies. The rupee opened at 96.41 before declining, influenced by rising crude oil prices and other market factors. Forex traders noted that these elements contributed to the rupee's depreciation in the interbank foreign exchange market.