The rupee plunged by 0.4 per cent to close at 83.04 against the US dollar on Tuesday amid a strong American currency and higher crude oil prices.
Moreover, foreign fund outflows from the domestic equity markets also weakened the local currency. The rupee has breached the 83-level against the dollar for the fifth time since August 14.
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