Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 81.64 against the US dollar in morning trade on Thursday, tracking weak domestic equities ahead of US inflation data.
Forex traders said the focus will be on the US October CPI print scheduled to be released later on Thursday.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.61 against the dollar, then lost further ground to quote at 81.64, registering a loss of 17 paise over its previous close.