Reuters Market Eye - The rupee is trading higher at 61.45/46 versus Friday's 61.6425/6525 close. Most Asian currencies are trading stronger against the dollar.
Losses in the domestic share market, however, aiding sentiment for the pair and limiting further falls.
Dollar rally loses steam after the payrolls data on Friday. Index of the dollar against six majors is down 0.24 percent.
Pair is seen holding in a 61.30 to 61.60 range during the rest of the session.
Shares are trading down 0.2 percent and being watched for clues on foreign fund flows.
(Reporting by Swati Bhat)