Government securities (G-sec) rose on good buying support from banks and companies.
The 8.33 per cent G-sec maturing in 2026 rose to Rs 101.85 from Rs 101.17 on Wednesday, while its yield declined to 8.10 per cent from 8.18 per cent. The 8.20 per cent G-sec maturing in 2025 gained to Rs 100.80 from Rs 100.34, while its yield fell to 8.09 per cent from 8.15 per cent.
Call rates end lower
Call money rates ended lower at the overnight market here on Thursday due to lack of demand from borrowing banks. The rates finished lower at 6.25 per cent from Wednesday's close of 7.50 per cent. It moved in a range of eight per cent and 6.25 per cent.