The rupee rose marginally by 4 paise to 53 rupees 68 paise against the dollar in early trade today as the American currency weakened against euro overseas amid a higher opening in the domestic equity market. The rupee had ended lower by 25 paise at 53 rupees 72 paise against the US dollar in the previous session on Tuesday amid fresh dollar demand, mainly from oil refiners.The forex market remained closed yesterday on account of "Dussehra.