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Rupee falls sharply against US dollar, back near 76 per USD

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The rupee fell sharply against the US dollar today in line with a selloff in domestic equity markets. The rupee inched closer to 76 per US dollar after it fell to 75.97 at day's low before setting at 75.91.

The rupee had closed at 75.58 in the previous session. So far this year, the rupee is down about 6.5% against US dollar, hitting a low of 76.91 earlier this year.

Risk sentiment was weak as the fiscal stimulus package failed to enthuse investors. The government on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown for two more weeks with the fourth phase providing more relaxations outside the containment zones.

The Sensex fell over 1,000 points at day's low. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market, as they sold

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