Mumbai, January 19: The rupee was slightly stronger in early deals on Tuesday but lacked momentum, in line with local shares, dealers said.
* At 9:15 a.m., the partially convertible rupee was trading at 45.600/615 per dollar from Monday’s close of 45.64/65.
* Indian shares were up 0.02 percent in early trade after opening lower on Tuesday, led by gains in Reliance Industries and Jaiprakash Associates.
* Traders said the rupee would continue to look to stocks for direction.
* The index of the dollar against six major currencies was down 0.08 percent.
* Most Asian units were flattish compared to the U.S. dollar on Friday.
—Agencies