<h1>Rupee gains 25 paise to 85.51 against dollar amid overseas weakness and positive equity sentiment</h1> The rupee strengthened 25 paise to close at 85.51 against the US dollar, supported by dollar weakness in overseas markets and positive domestic equity sentiment. The dollar index fell 0.46% to 96.43, while Brent crude declined 0.24% to $66.58 per barrel. Market analysts expect the rupee to benefit from declining dollar and increased global risk appetite, though crude oil price recovery may limit gains. Domestic equity markets posted modest gains with foreign institutional investors selling equities worth Rs 831.50 crore. India's industrial production growth slowed to 1.2% in May.