Bond yields were trading lower as dealers continued to build long positions ahead of RBI's rate meeting on May 3. Meanwhile, lower Brent crude prices also weighed on the sentiment. Nevertheless, profit-booking in the later part of the session could cap gains of the safe haven bonds.
Meanwhile, benchmark US Treasuries yields fell on Friday after data showed the US economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the first quarter, adding to fears that next week's closely watched payrolls report for April may also disappoint. Brent crude dropped below $103 a barrel on Monday as investors fretted about the uncertain outlook for growth in the world's two largest oil consumers, the United States and China.
Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 1 basis point lower at 7.73% from its previous close of 7.74% on Friday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading unchanged at its previous close of 6.95% on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-day and 364-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore each. The auction will be conducted on April 30, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
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