The rupee appreciated by 19 paise to 69.37 against the US dollar on Thursday, registering its third consecutive session of gain amid easing crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback against other major currencies overseas.
Forex dealers said selling of the American currency by exporters and sustained foreign fund inflows also propped up the rupee.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic unit opened at 69.60 per dollar and advanced to a high of 69.62 during the day.
It finally settled at 69.37, registering a rise of 19 paise over its previous close.
The rupee had settled at 69.56 against the US dollar on Tuesday.
Currency market was shut on Wednesday on account of Maharashtra Day.
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