Rupee surges 77 paise, under 70 per dollar mark after 3 months
The rupee on Thursday gained 77 paise to close at 69.85 per dollar, the first time it strengthened past 70 in three months. The local currency, which hit a record low of 74.48 on October 11, is set for its biggest monthly gain since September 2013. The Sensex too rallied 453.46 points to end at a two-month high of 36,170.41.