Rupee gains 13 paise to 81.61 against US dollar

Rupee gains 13 paise to 81.61 against US dollar

The rupee rose 13 paise to 81.61 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday supported by easing crude oil prices.

Forex traders said sustained foreign fund outflows and a weak trend in domestic equities weighed on investor sentiments and restricted the appreciation bias.