Government securities (G-secs) surged on consistent buying support from banks and companies.The 7.16 per cent G-sec maturing in 2023 climbed to Rs 90.47 from Rs 89.90 previous, while its yield eased to 8.64 per cent from 8.73 per cent. The 8.12 per cent G-sec maturing in 2020 shot up to Rs 96.08 from Rs 95.33, while its yield declined at 8.87 per cent from 9.01 per cent.
Call rates end higher
Call money rates ended higher at the overnight call money market on Thursday on good demand from borrowing banks. The rates ended higher at 9.50 per cent. It moved in a range of 9.75 per cent and 9.40 per cent.
