<p>The rupee appreciated by 25 paise to 52.26 per dollar in early trade today, as the US currency weakened against euro and other major currencies overseas.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Dealers said firm domestic equity markets also supported the local unit.<br /><br />The rupee had gained 20 paise to close at nearly three- week high of 52.51/52 per dollar yesterday on the Interbank Foreign Exchange sustained selling of the US currency by exporters.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 151.58 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 15,966.30 in opening trade today.</p>
<p>The rupee appreciated by 25 paise to 52.26 per dollar in early trade today, as the US currency weakened against euro and other major currencies overseas.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Dealers said firm domestic equity markets also supported the local unit.<br /><br />The rupee had gained 20 paise to close at nearly three- week high of 52.51/52 per dollar yesterday on the Interbank Foreign Exchange sustained selling of the US currency by exporters.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 151.58 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 15,966.30 in opening trade today.</p>