Rupee settles 10 paise lower at 71.81 against US dollar

The decline in the domestic unit was capped by a rally in domestic stocks, forex traders said.

Sensex ends 182 points higher; RIL up 2 per cent

After scaling a lifetime (intra-day) high of 40,816.38, the 30-share index ended 181.94 points, or 0.45 per cent, higher at 40,651.64.

Gold is trading at Rs 39,194 per 10 gram in the national capital on weaker rupee and rally in international prices.

After hitting a high of 40,816.38, the 30-share index was trading 321.20 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 40,790.90.

Positive opening in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices supported the domestic unit.

After hitting a high of 40,736.14 in early trade, the 30-share index pared some gains to quote 177.67 points.

The Sensex ended 185 points higher at 40469, while the Nifty settled 0.5 per cent higher at 11940.

The 30-share index ended 185.51 points, or 0.46 per cent, higher at 40,469.70.

Gold is trading at Rs 39,028 per 10 gram, tracking overnight gains in global prices.

Trading in emerging market currencies were subdued tracking cautious opening in domestic equities.