Rupee hits fresh lifetime low, now 74.27 against US dollar
The Indian rupee on Tuesday plunged 21 paise to hit a fresh lifetime low of 74.27 against the US dollar in the afternoon trade. This comes after the Brent crude breached the $84 a barrel mark again. The rupee opened higher by 19 paise at 73.87 compared to its previous close of 74.06 against the US dollar.