<h1>Rupee Ends Seven-Session Rally, Falls 11 Paise to 85.72 Against Dollar Amid Rising Importer Demand and Dollar Recovery</h1> The rupee fell by 11 paise to 85.72 against the US dollar, ending a seven-session rally due to increased dollar demand from importers and the dollar's recovery against major currencies. Despite this, mixed domestic markets and foreign fund inflows mitigated the impact. The rupee opened at 85.59, fluctuated throughout the day, and closed at 85.72. Analysts noted a shift in market sentiment towards risk aversion. The dollar index was slightly lower, while Brent crude rose to USD 73.50 per barrel. Domestic equities saw modest gains, with foreign institutional investors purchasing equities worth Rs 5,371.57 crore.