Bond yields nudges higher on Wednesday

21 Dec 2011 Evaluate

Bond yields snapping four day’s losing streak edged higher on Wednesday as liquidity concerns outweighed comfort seen in early trade post RBI unveiled details of Rs 10,000 crore worth open market operations after market hours on Tuesday.

On the global front, US 30-year Treasuries bonds dropped three full points in price on Tuesday as hopes over improved European bank funding and better economic data reduced demand for safe haven debt.  Meanwhile, US crude futures rose on Wednesday in early Asian trade as stronger than expected US economic data allayed fears of demand falling in the world's biggest oil consumer. 

The yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading at 8.32%, lower from its previous close of 8.28%

 The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps was at 6.90% from Tuesday's close of 6.87%.

The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) “7.83 percent Government Stock 2018” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) “8.79 percent Government Stock 2021” for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction and (iii) “8.97 percent Government Stock 2030” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on December 23, 2011 (Friday).

Consistent with the stance of monetary policy and based on the current assessment of prevailing and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct Open Market Operations by purchasing government securities for an aggregate amount of Rs 10,000 crore on December 22, 2011.

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