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Government securities (G-sec) surge on persistent buying support from banks and companies. The 8.33 per cent government security maturing in 2026 gained to Rs 107.57 from Rs 107.01 previously, while its yield dropped to 7.42 per cent from 7.48 per cent.
The 8.20 per cent government security maturing in 2025 also firmed up to Rs 106.27 from Rs 105.80, while its yield declined at 7.41 per cent from 7.47 per cent.
The 8.15 per cent government security maturing in 2022 climbed to Rs 104.94 from Rs 104.50, while its yield also moved down to 7.39 per cent from 7.46 per cent.
The 8.07 per cent government security maturing in 2017, the 9.15 per cent government security maturing in 2024 and the 8.79 per cent government security maturing in 2021 were also quoted higher at Rs 102.90, Rs 112.75 and Rs 108.48, respectively.
