Rupee appreciates by 26 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 26 paise to 46.57 a dollar in early trade today, supported by gains in the stock market. The rupee had closed 12 paise higher at 46.83/84 against the dollar in Friday's trading.

The rupee appreciated by 26 paise to 46.57 a dollar in early trade today, supported by gains in the stock market.

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The rupee had closed 12 paise higher at 46.83/84 against the dollar in Friday's trading.

Forex dealers said fresh capital inflows into equities by foreign funds provided support to the rupee.

Meanwhile, the Bombay Stock Exchange index Sensex rose by 172.71 points to 17,237.66 in opening trade on Monday.