Rupee falls 5 paise to 83.54 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 83.54 against the dollar due to high crude prices, starting at 83.52. Positive equities, foreign fund inflows supported. Amit Pabari noted pressures like crude at USD 87. S&P's YeeFarn Phua mentioned fiscal deficit reduction need. NSE Nifty, Sensex surged; FIIs buying shares. Dollar index at 105.36, US yields at 4.35%.