Bond yields edge lower on comfortable liquidity condition

04 Oct 2012 Evaluate

Bond yields edged lower tracking a fall in short-end rates on the back of an comfortable liquidity primarily as month-end government spending kicked into the system, thereby adding to the cash flow for the new month. However, even the expectation of a rate cut by the central bank is seen keeping sentiment positive for bonds. However, the trade remains range-bound as traders are refraining from adding large positions ahead of the inflation data in mid-October, which is likely to offer some cues on the central bank stance in its upcoming policy review on October 30.

On the global front, US 10-year Treasuries were steady in Asian trade on Thursday, as investors awaited a European Central Bank meeting and minutes from the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting later in the session. Meanwhile, Brent futures edged up towards $109 per barrel on Thursday as a steep drop in the previous session brought in bargain hunters.

The yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 were trading lower by 1 basis point at 8.14% from its previous close of 8.15%.

The benchmark five-year interest rates edged lower by 2 basis points at 6.94% from its previous close of 6.96%.

The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 13,000 crore on October 5, 2012, which include (i) “8.19 percent Government Stock 2020” for a notified amount of  Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (ii) “8.20 percent Government Stock 2025” for a notified amount of  Rs 7,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; and (iii) “8.83 percent Government Stock 2041” 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, Fort, Mumbai on October 05, 2012 (Friday).

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