The rupee plunged to fresh record low of 81.55 to the US dollar amid losses in global markets.

The rupee was trading at 81.52 a dollar, down 0.64 percent.

The rupee plunged to fresh record low of 81.55 to the US dollar amid losses in global markets.

The rupee was trading at 81.52 a dollar, down 0.64 percent.

The Indian equity markets opened 1% lower amid weakness in global markets.

BSE Sensex is currently trading at 57,290.61, lower 808.31 points, while NSE Nifty is trading at 17,063.80 , down 263.55 points.