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India bond, currency markets closed for local holiday on Monday

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Reuters MUMBAI
Last Updated : Aug 18 2014 | 8:05 AM IST

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian bond and currency markets are closed for a second consecutive session on Monday because of a local holiday. Trading will resume on Tuesday.

On Thursday, the benchmark 10-year bond yield closed at 8.71 percent, its lowest level since July 28 and down 5 bps on the day. The yield dropped 14 bps on the week, its biggest weekly drop since the week to May 23.

The partially convertible rupee closed at 60.76/77 per dollar, compared with Wednesday's close of 61.08/09, to post its biggest daily gain since May 16.

(Reporting by Mumbai markets team)

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First Published: Aug 18 2014 | 7:53 AM IST

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