Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against U.S. dollar in early trade
India's rupee weakened in early market activity, trading at 96.39 per U.S. dollar, a decline of four paise from its prior closing level. The interbank foreign‑exchange market saw the currency open at 96.29 before slipping further. The movement reflects a modest depreciation against the dollar in the opening session, amid stable global cues and domestic policy expectations.