Mumbai: Rupee on Friday closed at 61.44 versus US dollar, up 29 paise or 0.47 per cent. Rupee on Friday opened down at 61.85 vs US dollar against Thursday's close of 61.73 vs US dollar The rupee on Thursday had gained 73 paise or 1.17 per cent to end at at an almost seven-week high of 61.73 against the dollar on Thursday as the US currency weakened globally following the budget impasse in Washington and fears of the Fed tapering its stimulus programme receded.
