Sebi allows interest rate futures in 6,13 years govt bonds

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 19:32

The decision was taken in consultation with Reserve Bank of India after taking into account feedback from market participants and exchanges.

BSE to launch trading in govt bonds in demat form

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 16:49

To make it easier for individual investors to invest in government bonds, stock exchange BSE will soon start offering trading in such securities in dematerialised mode.

RBI announces draft framework on rupee-linked offshore bonds

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 20:08

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday released draft guidelines on the issuance of rupee-linked bonds overseas on which it plans to cap coupons at 500 basis points above similar maturity government bonds.

Govt to auction 4 dated securities of Rs 15,000 cr on Friday

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 23:22

Government will sell four dated securities of total value Rs 15,000 crore on Friday, the Reserve Bank said Monday.

Govt bonds over-subscribed; FIIs put in bids worth Rs 1,487-cr

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 23:21

Signalling robust demand for government bonds, an auction of debt securities attracted bids of Rs 1,487 crore, over two times of Rs 654-crore put on offer, from overseas investors.

Bonds surge, call rates end lower

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 19:06

The overnight call money rates ended lower at 7.60 percent from yesterday's closing level of 7.65 percent. It moved in a range of 8.20 percent and 7.05 percent.

Bonds drop, call rates end slightly higher

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 18:50

Government bonds (G-Secs) dropped further on sustained selling pressure from banks and corporates while the overnight call money rate ended higher at the money market due to good demand from borrowing banks amid tight liquidity in the banking system.

10-year benchmark govt security rises on rate cut hope

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:03

The benchmark 8.40 percent-2024 bond closed at Rs 103.2175 or at a yield of 7.8981 percent today as against Friday's close of Rs 102.90 or 7.9465 percent.

Govt bonds over-subscribed; FIIs put in bids worth Rs 6,657 cr

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 20:26

Signalling robust demand for government bonds, an auction of debt securities worth Rs 2,684 crore attracted bids that were more than twice the amount from overseas investors.

NSE to auction govt debt worth Rs 2,684 crore today

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 08:57

The auction would take place on leading stock exchange NSE's e-bid platform from 1530 hours to 1730 hours, after close of normal market hours today.

NSE to auction investment limit for Rs 2,684-cr bonds Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 12:12

The National Stock Exchange will auction Monday investment limits for foreign investors to buy government debt securities worth Rs 2,684 crore.

Bank of Japan holds fire on stimulus despite tepid inflation

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 09:55

The BOJ left unchanged its pledge to increase base money, or cash and deposits at the central bank, at an annual pace of 80 trillion yen ($672 billion) through purchases of government bonds and risky assets.