Rupee touches new record low of 84.32 against the US dollar due to weak equities, FII outflows, and rising crude prices.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading lower at 105.98.

The Indian rupee strengthened by 1 paisa to 83.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by a firm domestic equity market and a weaker greenback. However, rising global oil prices ...