The rupee strengthened by 3 paise against the US Dollar, closing at 85.52 after a one-day loss.
The dollar index declined, leading to the rupee's gain. The rupee opened stronger at 85.27 but hit a low of 85.70 during the trading session.
India's trade deficit widened in April, pressuring the rupee. Oil prices also fluctuated due to concerns over supply and demand dynamics in the market.
Experts believe the rupee may remain range-bound in the near term due to a softer dollar and strong equity inflows, with USDINR expected to trade between 84.80–85.80.