<h1>Rupee Drops 30 Paise to 87.25 Against Dollar Amid Trade Uncertainties and Foreign Fund Outflows</h1> The rupee fell by 30 paise to 87.25 against the US dollar in early trade, influenced by the dollar's recovery and trade uncertainties. A weak domestic equity market and foreign fund outflows added pressure, though easing crude oil prices provided some relief. The rupee opened at 87.24, hit a low of 87.34, and then traded at 87.25. Previously, it had appreciated by 17 paise to 86.95. Meanwhile, the dollar index rose slightly, and Brent crude prices decreased. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 2,035.10 crore, and the country's forex reserves fell by USD 1.781 billion.