The rupee appreciated by 31 paise and was trading at 55 rupees 63 paise per Dollar on selling by banks and exporters amid persistent capital inflows. The rupee resumed higher at 55 rupees 65 paise a dollar against the last closing level of 55 rupees 94 paise at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market. Fresh selling of dollars from banks and exporters in view of sustained capital inflows from foreign funds into equity market boosted the rupee value.