Disappointment with RBI’s choice of papers at OMO’s sale sends bond yields higher

17 Jul 2013 Evaluate

Bond yields soared as dealers were disappointed with the choice of papers at the open market operation sale. As part of various measures announced on July 15, 2013 to address exchange rate volatility, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to conduct sale of government securities worth Rs 12,000 crore under its open market operations (OMO) on July 18.

Meanwhile, Country's fixed income association reported that there would be no trading bands for government bonds and other securities on Wednesday, a second day in a row after the central bank announced measures to curb the rupee's deprecation and sent bond yields surging.

On the global front, U.S. Treasuries prices were a tad higher on Tuesday in advance of testimony before Congress from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke which might offer clues on whether the U.S. central bank might reduce its bond purchases later this year. Meanwhile, brent crude futures slipped below $108 a barrel on Wednesday as investors were reluctant to lock in fresh positions, awaiting more clarity from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on the U.S. central bank's plan to roll back its monetary stimulus.

Back home, the yields on 10-year 7.16% - 2023 bonds were trading 10 basis points higher at 8.27% from its previous close of 8.17% on Tuesday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were at 8.08%, little changed from its previous close of 8.09% on Tuesday.

The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of four dated securities for Rs 15,000 crore on July 19, 2013  (i) “7.28 percent Government Stock 2019” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (ii) “7.16 percent Government Stock 2023” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction;(iii) “8.28 percent Government Stock 2032” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, and (iv) “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 uniform price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Fort, Mumbai on July 19, 2013 (Friday).

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