Rupee up by 8 paise at 46.29 a dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Nov 25 (PTI) The Indian rupee Wednesday
strengthened by 8 paise to 46.29 against the US currency in
early trade, extending gains for the third straight day in
line with firmn Asian currencies.
At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the
local unit appreciated by 8 paise to 46.29 a dollar. The
rupee ended 10 paise higher at 46.37/38 in Tuesday's choppy
session.
Forex dealers said a weaker dollar overseas where the US
currency fell to its lowest in seven weeks versus the yen
mainly supported the Indian rupee.
They said dollar selling by banks was another factor
behind firmness in Indian rupee. PTI SUN
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