Rupee Up 23 Paise Against USD

Mumbai, Feb 21: The Rupee on Monday surged 23 paise at 74.43 against the US dollar in opening trade on selling of the dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

The local unit advanced due to weak dollar against other world currencies amid negative opening in stock market. The Rupee unit registered days high and low at 74.39 and 74.47 respectively against the US Dollar, the dealers added.