Rupee gains on exporters' dollar sales, holds on to key support level

Rupee closed 0.2% higher at 85.26/USD, recovering from an intraday low of 85.6625.

Strong support seen near 85.70–85.80; consolidation likely unless dollar index drops.

Dollar index dipped as Trump eased stance on Fed and China tariffs.

Rising India-Pakistan tensions capped rupee gains; forward premiums rose.