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The rupee had depreciated by 3 paise to close at Rs 44.48/49 a dollar in the previous session.
Forex dealers said dollar weakness against major currencies overseas and a higher opening in the stock market, kept the rupee sentiment firm.
Meanwhile, the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex surged by 192.14 points, or one per cent, at 19,313.97 in opening trade today.