The Indian rupee opened 2 paise stronger against the US dollar, standing at 85.97 on Tuesday, following pressure from foreign fund outflows and stalled progress on the India-US trade deal.
Market participants in the United States are gearing up for earnings reports from major banks and crucial inflation data.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index showed minimal movement, with major currencies holding steady. The Indian commerce ministry delegation is in Washington for BTA discussions.
Domestically, wholesale price inflation turned negative for the first time in 19 months in June, mainly due to deflation in food articles and fuel, along with reduced manufactured product costs.