The Indian rupee today weakened by 18 paisa to 46.85 against the US dollar in early trade on fresh dollar demand from importers on the back of strong dollar in overseas market amidst subdued local stocks.

The domestic currency resumed lower at 46.80/81 a dollar from its last close of 46.67/68 before being quoted at 46.78/79 a dollar in late morning deals.

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