Rupee up 14 paise against dollar in early trade

Besides, a higher opening in the equity market also supported the rupee, forex dealers said.

The rupee had gained 18 paise close at one-week high of 55.34 on Friday following smart rebound in stocks, amid sustained weakness in dollar value overseas.

Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark index Sensex rose by 144.99 points, or 0.86 per cent, to 16,984.18.