The rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices.

The rupee rises 20 paise to 94.25 against the U.S. dollar, supported by easing crude oil prices and foreign investment.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.36, then gained momentum and touched an intraday high of 94.25 and a low of 94.56 against the American currency