Bond yields rose as some selling was witnessed after S&P's underscored 1 out of 3 chances of country’s rating downgrade to Junk Status in next 12 months. Global agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) currently has affirmed the current rating of ‘BBB-’ rating on India; with negative outlook.
Back in October 2012, global agency S&P's not impressed by a series of economic reforms too threatened to downgrade India's sovereign credit rating to junk grade within 24 months in absence of steps to check fiscal deficit and improve investment climate.
On the global front, US Treasuries were on the defensive on Monday, with the benchmark yield near a two-month peak after data late last week showed US consumer sentiment rising to its highest level in nearly six years. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures held below $105 per barrel on Monday supported by positive economic data and strong equity markets, while a moderate outlook for demand and ample supplies dragged on prices
Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 2 basis points higher at 7.42% from its previous close of 7.40% on Friday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading unchanged at its previous close of 6.76% on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91 and 182 days Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore each. The auction will be conducted on May 22, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
Eleven State Governments have offered to sell dated securities by way of auction for an aggregate amount of Rs 6,480 crore (Face Value) on May 21, 2013.
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