MUMBAI: The Indian rupee extended gains further on Friday supported by strong domestic shares and gains in other currencies.
* At 9:37 a.m., the partially convertible rupee was at 44.3400/3425 per dollar, stronger than 44.425/435 at close on Thursday.
* Indian shares rose 0.1 percent in early trade on Friday, taking cues from firm Asian markets.
* Most Asian currencies were stronger than the U.S. dollar on Friday. See for a snapshot.
* The euro kept a tentative grip on overnight gains in Asia on Friday cheered by the European Central Bank's pledge to provide Portuguese banks with liquidity, but trading is likely to be subdued ahead of the highly anticipated U.S. jobs report.
* Dealers see the rupee moving in the range of 44.30 to 44.50.
