Reliance Services and Holdings Ltd, controlled by promoter group firm Petroleum Trust, acquired 17.18 crore shares, equivalent to 2.71 percent stake, of Reliance Industries on September 13, the exchange filing stated.

At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 71.47 then gained further ground and touched a high of 71.43, registering a rise of 35 paise over its previous close.

Several factors such as weak rupee, rising crude oil prices, the outcome of FOMC meet (Federal Open Market Committee) has increased uncertainty and dampened investor sentiment.

The rupee opened on a cautious note and fell 28 paise to 71.88 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid rising demand for the US dollar vis-a-vis other currencies overseas.

FPIs have withdrawn Rs 33,700 crore from equity market since July 2019 while DIIs have been net buyers to the tune of Rs 43,800 crore

Domestic markets will remain closed on September 10 on account of Moharram. There will also be no trading activity in the bond, commodity, forex, money and bullion markets today

The rupee appreciated by 14 paise to 71.58 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as China's easing move and rate cut hopes by the US Fed enthused investors.

The Indian rupee appreciated by 17 paise to 71.67 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as gains in domestic equity market and resumption of US-China trade talks in October strengthened investor sentiments.