Stocks extend losses as rupee rout spooks investors; Sensex slumps 179 points, Nifty sheds 82 points

The rupee plunged to a fresh record of 69.10 against the dollar in early trade today, before clawing back lost ground. A weak currency and stubborn global oil prices pose inflationary risks to net energy importers like India

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