Reuters Market Eye - The rupee extends losses to 56.6650/6750, its lowest since June 28, 2012 and weaker than its close of 56.38/39 on Thursday.
Traders say continued dollar demand from state-run banks on behalf of the government for defence-related payments helping the pair.
The March quarter and full-year GDP growth data in line with estimates, further denting rate-cut expectations at the June 17 policy review.
The pair is expected to rise further during the session to 56.75 levels, around which exporter selling is anticipated. The pair is mostly seen holding in a 56.40 to 56.75 range during the rest of the day, traders say.
(Reporting by Swati Bhat)
