Bond yields edged higher, a day after the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) as expected and lowered cash reserve ratio by an equivalent amount, tracking global crude oil prices. Dealers closely watch crude oil prices for tracking the impact on inflation, current account deficit.
On the global front, US Treasuries slipped in Asian trade on Wednesday, sending the yield on 10-year notes to a nine-month high above 2 percent, though how much it will rise above that big level could hinge on the US Federal Reserve's view on the economy. Meanwhile, Brent prices held above $114 a barrel on Wednesday on optimism about the US economy after a string of data out of the world's largest oil consumer showed a recovery was gaining ground.
Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 1 basis point higher at 7.86% from its previous close of 7.85% on Tuesday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 1 basis point higher at 7.18% from its previous close of 7.17% on Tuesday.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-day and 182-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore each. The auction will be conducted on January 30, 2013 using ‘Multiple Price Auction’ method.
Additionally, the Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 12,000 crore on February 01, 2013, which includes, (i) “8.12 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 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; and (iii) “8.30 percent Government Stock 2042” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Fort, Mumbai on February 01, 2013 (Friday).
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