Government securities (G-Sec) ended mixed on alternate bouts of buying and selling.
The 8.33 per cent government security maturing in 2026 improved further to Rs 108.13 from Rs 108.06 yesterday, while its yield softened to 7.35 per cent from 7.36 per cent. The 8.20 per cent government security maturing in 2025 moved up to Rs 106.77 from Rs 106.73, while its yield edged down to 7.35 per cent from 7.36 per cent. The 8.97 per cent government security maturing in 2021 and the 8.19 per cent government security maturing in 2020 were also quoted higher at Rs 115.00 and Rs 104.62, respectively.
However, the 8.15 per cent government security maturing in 2022 declined to Rs 105.21 from Rs 105.30, while its yield inched up to 7.35 per cent to 7.34 per cent. The 8.07 per cent government security maturing in 2017 eased to Rs 102.84 from Rs 102.85, while its yield looked up to 7.26 per cent from 7.25 per cent.
Call rates end lower
Call money rates finished slightly lower due to lack of demand from borrowing. It finished lower at 7.25 per cent from 7.30 per cent yesterday. It moved in a range of 7.35 per cent and 7.00 per cent.
