Rupee down 12 paise against USD

Mumbai, July 26 (UNI) Rupee on Wednesday slipped 12 paise at 81.99 against the US Dollar in the opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at Foreign Exchange said.

The local unit fell against other world currencies amid a positive opening in the equity market.

The Rupee recorded intra days high and low at 81.92 and 82.02 respectively.