Rupee up 9 paise against USD

The rupee on Wednesday rose nine paise to 83.25 against the USD in an opening trade on the selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at Foreign Exchange said.

The domestic unit gained against other world currencies along with a negative opening in the stock market.

The rupee recorded intraday highs and lows at 83.20 and 83.28, respectively, the dealer added.