Bond yields edge higher ahead of Rs 15,000 crore debt sale during the day

01 Jul 2011 Evaluate

Indian bond yields rose on Friday tracking an overnight rise of U.S. Treasury yields and also as some selling was witnessed ahead of the Rs 15,000 crore debt sale during the day, which pushed bond prices lower, thereby raising the yields higher.

Government of India has announced the sale of four dated securities for Rs 15,000 crore on July 1, 2011. The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) “7.83 percent Government Stock 2018” for a notified amount of  Rs 3,000 crore (nominal), (ii) “7.80 percent Government Stock 2021” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore (nominal), (iii) “8.26 percent Government Stock 2027” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) and (iv) “8.30 percent Government Stock 2040” for a notified amount of  Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auctions. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method.

On the global front, U.S. Treasury debt prices extended the week's losses on Thursday, ending the quarter on a weak note at odds with the bond market's overall move up over the last three months. Brent and U.S. oil fell on Friday after manufacturing in China hit a 28-month low, raising concerns that fuel demand at the world's second largest oil importer may slow with the market also watching the progress of reserve oil stocks sales by IEA member nations.    

Backhome, the yields on 10-year benchmark 7.80% - 2021 was up 2 basis points at 8.35% from its previous close of 8.33% on Thursday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swap was up 5 basis points at 7.82% from its previous close of 7.77% on Thursday.

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