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Forex dealers said besides dollar inflows, gains posted by the euro and other Asian currencies against the American dollar supported the rupee`s rise. However, a weak trend in the equity market capped the gains.
The rupee had gained 7 paise to close at Rs 45.67/68 against the US dollar in the previous session amid late dollar-selling and a rebound in the equity market. The domestic currency had fallen to a nine-month low in opening trade.
Meanwhile, the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex was down by 50.72 points, or 0.31 per cent, at 16,290.98 in opening trade today.