The rupee rose by 30 paise to close at 74.36 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, extending its gains for a third day on the back of strong rally in domestic equities.
At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.49 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.29 and a low of 74.50.
It finally ended at 74.36 against the American currency, registering a rise of 30 paise over its previous closing. On Tuesday, the rupee had settled at 74.66 against the American currency.
This is the third straight session of gain for the rupee, during which it appreciated by 65 paise.
"Indian Rupee appreciated on the back rise in risk appetite in domestic markets. However, sharp gains were prevented on strong dollar and continued FII outflows," said Saif Mukadam, Research Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas.
Further, concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in India and lockdown restriction in some states weighed on investor sentiment and capped the gains for the local unit, Mukadam said.
Additionally, traders remained cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve monetary policy outcome and US President Joe Biden Speech, he said.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.14 per cent to 91.03.
Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.18 per cent to USD 66.54 per barrel.
Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Tuesday as they sold shares worth ₹1,454.75 crore, as per exchange data.
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