The Indian rupee appreciated against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday amid choppy trade.The local currency strengthened 0.1%, or 7 paise, to 81.70 against the greenback at open, compared to Tuesday’s close of 81.77.In early trade, however, the rupee weakened 6 paise to 81.83 against the greenback before giving up losses and strengthening again.As of 10:40 a.m., the rupee appreciated 0.04%, or 3 paise, to 81.73.”The U.S. dollar gained a b…