MUMBAI, DEC 6: The Rupee on Tuesday slid 43 paise, breaching 82 levels at 82.22 against the US Dollar on rising demand for US Dollars by bankers and importers, dealers at Foreign Exchange said.

The local unit tanked on the strong Dollar against other world currencies amid a negative equity market in early trade.

The Rupee recorded intra days highs and lows at 82.27 and 82.05 respectively. (UNI)