The rupee weakened 7 paise to 88.77 against the dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, and weak equities, even as the dollar eased. Forex reserves and fiscal data also signalled economic pressure.

Mumbai: The rupee fell 7 paise to 88.77 against the dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by higher crude oil prices and continuous outflow of foreign capital amid uncertainties over global trade.

According to forex traders, negative sentiment in domestic equities also pressured the Indian currency, even though a weak American currency provided some cushion at a lower level.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.73 and slipped further to trade at 88.77 against the greenback, down 7 paise from its previous closing level.

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