Rupee edges higher in early trade

Mumbai: The rupee is trading stronger at 61.35/36 versus its Wednesday's close of 61.4950/5050, tracking the dollar's losses versus major currencies. The index of the dollar against six majors is down 0.04 per cent. The pair is seen in 61.10 to 61.60 range during the session.

Asian currencies are trading mixed compared with the dollar. Local shares to be watched for cues on fund flows. The Nifty was trading down 0.3 per cent in preopen trade.