 "Rupee higher, stocks positive")
The rupee is trading at 60.08 lower in opening trades on positive stocks, gains in Asian FX, say dealers. The pair closed at 60.215/225 on Wednesday.
Bias for the pair, however, remains up with the record high of 60.76 well within sight.
Dealers say good selling is seen by banks in early session.
Local stocks were up by 0.6%.
Asian currencies gain against the US dollar.