<h1>Domestic currency gains 10 paise to 88.69 per US dollar as markets strengthen, crude falls, central bank intervenes</h1> The domestic currency appreciated 10 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar, driven by stronger local markets, lower crude oil prices and reported central bank intervention; gains were limited by a firm US dollar and importer demand. Trading ranged between 88.50 and 88.80 before settlement. Market commentary from a research analyst projected a positive bias and a trading range of 88.40-88.85, noting geopolitical and US monetary risks could influence direction. Equity indices rose and foreign institutional investors were net buyers, while the dollar index and Brent futures moved lower.