The rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 12 paise to 46.60 against the US currency in early trade, after remaining weak for two days, as the dollar weakened against other major currencies.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the Indian rupee strengthened by 12 paise to 46.60 a dollar. The rupee had ended 19 paise lower at 46.72/73 in Monday's trading.