<h1>Indian rupee gains 6 paise to 85.67 against dollar on trade deal optimism and tariff delay hopes</h1> The Indian rupee strengthened by 6 paise to close at 85.67 against the US dollar amid optimism over potential trade deal negotiations and delayed tariff impositions. The currency opened weak at 85.84 but recovered during trading, with dealers noting that ongoing trade discussions provided relief and helped stabilize the rupee near the 86.00 level. However, gains were limited by a firm US dollar in overseas markets and crude oil prices hovering around $70 per barrel. The domestic equity markets declined, with major indices dropping, while foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 26.12 crore.