Rupee Gains 5 Paise Against US Dollar Amidst Market Fluctuations

• The rupee closed at 90.69 against the US dollar, gaining 5 paise on Tuesday.
• Positive domestic equity markets and lower crude prices supported the rupee's rise.
• Sustained foreign fund outflows and a strong US dollar limited further gains for the Indian currency.
• The dollar index rose 0.22% to 97.03, while Brent crude fell 0.83% to USD 68.08 per barrel.
• Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth Rs 972.13 crore on Monday.