Bond yields edged higher on Wednesday, as Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Nitin Gupta has said that the net direct tax collection has increased 23 per cent to Rs 7.04 lakh crore so far in FY23. He said the income and corporate tax collections were at a record high of Rs 14.09 lakh crore in 2021-22. Besides, investment in the Indian capital markets through participatory notes rose to Rs 84,810 crore at the end of August, after three consecutive monthly declines.
In the global market, benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose to their highest level in about 12-1/2 years on Tuesday as investors girded for higher interest rates that could possibly remain for longer than anticipated as Federal Reserve officials held firm in their hawkish stance. Furthermore, oil prices were mixed as support from U.S. production cuts caused by Hurricane Ian contended with crude storage builds and a strong dollar.
Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock were trading 4 basis points higher at 7.33% from its previous close of 7.29% on Tuesday.
The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading 5 basis points higher at 7.34% from its previous close of 7.29% on Tuesday.
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