Rupee down 10 paise against dollar

However, sustained foreign funds inflows into the equity market capped the losses, traders said.

The rupee had strengthened by 20 paise to close at 55.11 against dollar in yesterday's trade on fresh selling of US currency by exporters.

Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark index Sensex rose by 38.52 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 17,143.82.