 "Rupee higher, US jobs data eyed")
The rupee is trading at 61.8625/8675 versus Thursday's close of 61.9250/9350.
Most Asian currencies are stronger compared to the dollar.
The USD/INR pair is tucked in a narrow band as market awaits US non-farm payrolls data.
The rupee is seen in 61.80 to 62.00 range until close.