However, continued fund outflows amid some weakness in local equities restricted the rupee rise.
The rupee commenced lower at 63.78 a dollar from previous close of 63.72 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market today and immediately touched a low of 63.81 on downward correction in domestic equities.
A recovery in local stocks after early fall helped the rupee to rebound to quote at 63.66 at 1045 hrs, showing a rise of six paise or 0.09 per cent. Yesterday, it had depreciated by 21 paise or 0.33 per cent.
The dollar index was down by 0.03 per cent against a basket of six major global rivals in Asia today.