Rupee Rises 15 Paise to Close at 95.81 Against U.S. Dollar

The Indian rupee appreciated by 15 paise to close provisionally at 95.81 against the U.S. dollar on Monday.

The local currency was supported by retreating crude oil prices, positive domestic equities, and softening U.S. Treasury yields.

Brent crude traded lower by 2.08% at $101.71 per barrel, while the Sensex jumped 564.03 points to settle at 74,858.99.