The Indian rupee is poised to open weaker on Thursday, after a measure of how the U.S. labour market was faring spurred expectations that the Federal Reserve would deliver a smaller interest rate hike next month,

The Indian rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 83.53 against the US dollar, driven by weaker dollar sentiment due to a dip in US consumer confidence. The rupee had depreciated by 9 paise on Tuesday. Forex traders noted the rupee's resilience within a controlled range,

The rupee has strengthened against the dollar following the US Fed's rate cut and positive economic commentary. Market experts predict further gains in the rupee as the interest rate differential between India and the US widens.

The Indian rupee rallied on Friday to climb above 83.50 per U.S. dollar for the first time since late July, boosted by dollar sales by foreign banks and a rise in most of its Asian peers.

The Indian Rupee strengthened by 10 paise to hit a two-month high of 83.66 against the US dollar on Thursday, driven by the Fed''s rate cut and strong domestic equities.