Rupee down 35 paise against dollar in early trade

The Indian Rupee weakened by 35 paise to Rs 45.29 a dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Wednesday, following dollar's gains against other currencies.

Besides, demand for the American currency from importers also kept pressure on the Indian currency, according to Forex dealers.

The rupee had ended 20 paise higher at Rs 44.94/95 against the US dollar in the previous session.