Rupee steady, focus remains on geo-political factors

Dollar index up 0.08%, Asian currencies trade mixed

The rupee is trading at 61.16/17 after closing at 61.19/20 on Monday. The pair had touched 61.74 on Friday, its highest since March 5.

Asian currencies are trading mixed-to-positive versus the dollar.

The dollar index is up 0.08%. The index remains sluggish as focus stays on geopolitical tensions.

The Nifty is up 0.5%, heading for its second consecutive winning session.