The Indian rupee slipped 33 paise to 73.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid the strengthening of the greenback in the overseas market. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 73.65 against the dollar, registering a decline of 33 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled at 73.32 against the American currency.

The Indian Rupee started on a weaker note this Thursday against the greenback as the US Dollar surged higher after the Fed`s hawkish statement, Reliance Securities said in a research note. Asian currencies have started weaker against the greenback this Thursday morning and will weigh on sentiments, the note said adding that the Reserve Bank of India could be present to curb volatility in the markets.