MUMBAI: The Indian Rupee on Monday surged by 5 paise to close at 81.92 (provisional) against the US dollar.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 81.85 against the American currency and finally settled at 81.92 (provisional) against the greenback, registering a gain of 5 paise over its previous close of 81.97. During the trading session, the rupee touched a high of 81.62 and a low of 81.95 against the dollar.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 81.85 against the American currency and finally settled at 81.92 (provisional) against the greenback, registering a gain of 5 paise over its previous close of 81.97.

During the trading session, the rupee touched a high of 81.62 and a low of 81.95 against the dollar.

Gold and Silver price rose by Rs 25 to Rs 55,900 per 10 grams, and Rs 160 to Rs 65,000 per kg respectively.