With today's closure, the value of one US dollar was 81.77 rupees

As the US dollar strengthened elsewhere and oil prices rose, the Indian rupee ended Tuesday at a preliminary rate of 81.77 USD/INR (minus 19 paise). Investor sentiment, according to forex traders, has taken a hit due to prolonged withdrawals of foreign funds. The rupee started the day trading at 81.79 to the dollar on the interbank foreign currency market, but it quickly dropped to a low of 81.89. Final valuation of the home currency was 81.77....