Mumbai, April 12:  The Rupee on Monday tumbled down 23 paise to 74.97 against the US Dollar in opening trade on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

The local unit was seen weak on the firm dollar against other world currencies amid a weak stock market in early trade.

The Rupee registered days high and low at 74.99

and 74.90 respectively. (UNI)