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Budget 2020: Centre may announce increase in FPIs' debt limit to 10%

Existing limit for FPI investment in G-secs is 6% of the outstanding stocks of securities; govt may announce increase to 10% in Union Budget 2020

government bonds launches interest rate options on 10-year government bonds

As per the statement, interest rate options are based on the underlying government 10-year bonds -- the 7.26% 2029 bond and the 6.45% 2029 bond

Gilt funds lose steam after RBI pause on rate cut triggers yield spike

In the one-year period, gilt funds had outperformed most other debt categories with gains of over 10 per cent

Rising gold demand reflecting risk aversion in global financial system

Moderation in prices is crucial for the gems and jewellery business ahead of the festive season

Why the buoyancy in g-Sec markets augurs well for public sector banks

With lower g-sec bond yields, banks may see Rs 10,500 crore MtM profits

10-yr govt bond slips by 7 bps to 7.17% amid FPI flow, fall in oil prices

A head of treasury with a public sector bank said bond yields might not see significant change from current levels

Despite softening of 10-year G-secs, time not ripe for taking duration bets

Heres why investors should remain predominantly in shorter-maturity funds

To manage liquidity, RBI to infuse Rs 120 bn via open market bond purchases

RBI said it will decide on the quantum of purchase of individual securities

Govt bonds surge most since 2013 as PM Modi surprises on borrowing

The yield on the benchmark debt plunged 29 basis points, the biggest slide since November 2013, to 7.33 percent Tuesday

Govt to meet primary dealers to discuss Rs 6.06-trn bond sale plan: Report

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond was trading little changed at 7.61 per cent, paring an earlier advance of two basis points

Rise in govt bond yields to affect public sector banks' Q4 performance

Analysts expect provision for investment depreciation to affect earnings

Bonds drop, call rates turn lower on selling pressure from banks

The 7.17% 10-year benchmark bond maturing in 2028 dipped to Rs 96.30 from Rs 96.58, while its yield edged up to 7.71% from 7.67%

BSE, NSE to launch new IRF contracts offering 7.17% yield on govt bonds

An IRF is a contract between a buyer and a seller agreeing to the future delivery of any interest-bearing asset

NSE to auction investment limits for Rs 3,000-cr govt bonds

The auction will be conducted on NSE's e-bid platform from 1530 hrs to 1730 hrs after the close of market hours, the exchange said

Govt bonds oversubscribed as FPIs bid for $700 mn

he debt auction quota gives overseas investors the right to invest in the debt up to the limit purchased

Government bonds may no longer be 'safe' assets, investors warn

If central banks raise rates to boost growth, bond prices will fall, with longer-dated ones sinking more sharply

Gilts end mixed ahead of Brexit vote outcome, call rates up

Most investors and traders preferred to remain on sidelines awaiting the outcome of Britain's referendum