<p> The rupee gained 6 paise to 82.02 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday supported by steady foreign fund inflows.</p>.<p>However, a surge in crude oil prices capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said.</p>.<p>At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.05, then touched a high of 82.02 against the American currency, registering a rise of 6 paise over its last close.</p>.<p>On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 82.08 against the dollar.</p>.<p>Softness in the US dollar and sustained FII inflows supported the rupee, forex traders said, adding that the strength in crude oil prices remains a concern for the local unit, as a sharp surge in prices could limit its gains.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/markets-fall-in-early-trade-after-five-day-rally-1238832.html">Markets fall in early trade after five-day rally</a></strong></p>.<p>Participants in the rupee and dollar markets are eagerly awaiting cues from the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision next week, traders said.</p>.<p>The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.22 per cent to 100.06.</p>.<p>Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.13 per cent to USD 79.56 per barrel.</p>.<p>In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 49.46 points or 0.07 per cent lower at 67,047.98. The broader NSE Nifty declined 13.45 points or 0.07 per cent to 19,819.70.</p>.<p>Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital markets on Wednesday as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,165.47 crore, according to exchange data.</p>
<p> The rupee gained 6 paise to 82.02 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday supported by steady foreign fund inflows.</p>.<p>However, a surge in crude oil prices capped sharp gains for the local unit, forex traders said.</p>.<p>At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.05, then touched a high of 82.02 against the American currency, registering a rise of 6 paise over its last close.</p>.<p>On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 82.08 against the dollar.</p>.<p>Softness in the US dollar and sustained FII inflows supported the rupee, forex traders said, adding that the strength in crude oil prices remains a concern for the local unit, as a sharp surge in prices could limit its gains.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/markets-fall-in-early-trade-after-five-day-rally-1238832.html">Markets fall in early trade after five-day rally</a></strong></p>.<p>Participants in the rupee and dollar markets are eagerly awaiting cues from the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision next week, traders said.</p>.<p>The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.22 per cent to 100.06.</p>.<p>Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.13 per cent to USD 79.56 per barrel.</p>.<p>In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 49.46 points or 0.07 per cent lower at 67,047.98. The broader NSE Nifty declined 13.45 points or 0.07 per cent to 19,819.70.</p>.<p>Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital markets on Wednesday as they purchased shares worth Rs 1,165.47 crore, according to exchange data.</p>