At Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), rupee opened on a firm note at 69.95.Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 48 paise against dollar on Friday, marking its strongest single-session gain in two weeks.
The rupee ended at 69.72 against greenback.
Strength across Asian peers on easing of worries about global growth and US-China trade war supported rupee, however rising crude oil prices limited upside, say analysts.
Friday's rebound in currency was its strongest since December 20, when it had climbed by 70 paise against dollar to settle at 69.70.