According to analysts and forex dealers, the rupee's gain was because of sustained selling of the US dollar by banks and exporters, prompted by persistent foreign capital inflows. The dollar had dropped against other currencies overseas as well after the United States Federal Reserve left interest rates untouched.
The Sensex had gained 48 points on Wednesday after the government approved changes in the Goods and Service Tax Constitutional Amendment Bill and reached a consensus on key issues.
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