The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 46 a dollar in the early trade today in line with other Asian currencies and increased capital inflows by foreign funds into equities. At the Forex market, the rupee had closed 30 paise higher at 46.11 in the previous session on Friday. The markets were closed yesterday on account of 'Holi'.Forex dealers said rupee gained against the US currency in line with other Asian units and dollar selling by banks and exporters. Besides, fresh capital inflows by foreign funds into equities also supported the Indian rupee.