Rupee falls 20 paise to 90.07 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise to 90.07 against the US dollar today, influenced by import demand and upcoming US Federal Reserve policy cues. Traders are keenly awaiting US-India trade talks, scheduled to begin December 10, for potential positive impact on the rupee. The dollar index saw a slight rise, while domestic equity markets traded higher.