Rupee appreciates by 20 paise to close at 87.35 against US dollar

 
In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 20 paise to close at 87 rupees and 35 paise against the US dollar, supported by strong domestic equities. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar’s strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 97.95 in intra-day trade.