The rupee strengthened further by 43 paise to trade at fresh three-week high of 62.95 against the dollar in early trade today. Consistent capital inflows and dollar sales by exporters helped rupee gain against the dollar. The domestic currency has spurted by 425 paise or 6.28 per cent in last five straight sessions. The rupee had gained 46 paise to close at 63.38 yesterday against the dollar on the back of fresh RBI steps to boost foreign fund inflows and hopes of a diplomatic solution in Syria.