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The Indian rupee lost 57 paise to a fresh all-time low of Rs 53.80 per US dollar in early trade today amid persistent dollar demand from banks and importers in view of sustained foreign capital outflows.
The rupee resumed lower at Rs 53.54 per dollar on the Interbank Foreign Exchange, as against its previous close of Rs 53.23 per dollar, and declined further to a record low of Rs 53.80 against the American currency before quoting at Rs 53.61 per dollar in morning deals.
Forex dealers said, persistent dollar demand from banks and importers amid a continued pullout of capital by foreign funds mainly affected the rupee value against the dollar.
Meanwhile, crude oil was down in Asian trade today. Dealers said, trading sentiments were dampened by demand worries as the euro zone debt crisis showed no signs of improving.
New York's main contract, light sweet crude for January delivery, fell by 31 cents to USD 99.83 a barrel.
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