25 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by a stronger greenback and a rise in global crude oil prices. However, FII inflows and a rise in the country's forex reserves capped a sharper fall in the local unit, forex traders said.

25, down 8 paise from its previous close. 17 against the US dollar on Friday."

30, with the rupee ending the session (on Friday) marginally stronger. Strong forex reserves also provided confidence and limited dollar-demand pressure," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said."

40 on Monday while importers are likely to buy dips at 95. Traders will keep a close watch on developments in West Asia as well as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)," he said.

17 per cent. 31 per barrel in futures trade.

45. 24 crore on a net basis on Friday, according to exchange data.

866 billion during the week ended July 31. 354 billion in the previous reporting week.