Bond yields edged lower aided by the ease in global crude prices. However, yields have been on declining spree ever since the higher-than-expected gross borrowing number for 2013/14 was unveiled. However, easing cash condition that has reduced expectations of open market operations (OMO) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to limit a sharp downside to bond yields.
On the global front, US 10-year Treasuries edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday, but their gains were limited after better-than-expected private sector jobs data the previous day provided a hopeful sign for the US economy. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures eased to trade just under $111 per barrel on Thursday as traders eyed central bank meetings and economic data this week to get a better picture on the prospects for oil demand in the world's top consumers
Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 1 basis point lower at 7.85% from its previous close of 7.86% on Wednesday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 1 basis point higher at 7.57% from its previous close of 7.56% on Wednesday.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 364-day and 91-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 7,000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on March 6, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
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