INR vs USD: On Thursday, the rupee closed flat at 72.59 against US dollar.
The Indian rupee marginally rose by 10 paise to 72.49 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, reported news agency Press Trust of India (PTI).
The domestic currency edged higher today amid fresh selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.
According to dealers, apart from weakness in the dollar against some currencies overseas despite upbeat US economic data, fresh foreign fund inflows supported the rupee.
A higher opening of the stock market also supported the rupee, a dealer said.