Rupee falls 4 paise to 83.55 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee fell 4 paise to 83.55 against the US dollar due to strong American currency and high crude prices. Forex traders and RBI measures, including foreign fund inflows and high FX reserves, partially restrained the fall. Brent crude at $85.14, dollar index 104.21, weak US CPI data, inflows, and record-high FX reserves noted.