<h1>Currency gains 20 paise to 87.39 against US dollar as equities rally and GST reform comments boost optimism</h1> The national currency strengthened by 20 paise to 87.39 against the US dollar in early trade, driven by positive equity market moves and policy-related optimism after a government leader's public comments on GST reform; traders noted ongoing uncertainty over bilateral trade tariffs could sustain caution. Market commentary from a treasury executive projected a trading range and linked equity gains to further currency appreciation. Brent crude eased on geopolitical supply considerations, while investors await central bank leadership comments at an upcoming symposium for rate-cut guidance. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers of domestic equities the prior session.