Indian rupee ended considerably lower against the US dollar on Monday, on increased demand for the greenback from importers and banks. Heavy selling pressure in the domestic equities and spike in crude oil prices weighed on the local unit. Sentiments were fragile as India's factory growth dipped to a three-month low in September due to a moderation in demand and output, despite easing inflationary pressures and strong business confidence. According to the S&P Global's Purchasing Managers' Index, the S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI edged down to 55.1 from 56.2 in August. Traders also remained concerned as the government data showed that the output of eight core infrastructure sectors grew 3.3 per cent in August -- the lowest in nine months -- as against 12.2 per cent in the year-ago period. On the global front, sterling rose on Monday after Britain reversed a plan to cut the highest rate of income tax while the yen weakened past 145 per dollar.
Finally, the rupee ended at 81.82 (Provisional), weaker by 42 paisa from its previous close of 81.40 on Friday. The currency touched a high and low of 81.98 and 81.65 respectively.
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