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Govt cancels auction of all securities scheduled for 11 Feb as yields spike

The government said it had decided to cancel the auction post review of cash position

Rising yields boost appeal of low tenure debt funds, say experts

On Wednesday, the yield of 10-year G-Sec was trading at 6.88 per cent

10-year G-Sec, repo spread reaches decadal high; market expects inflation

The current differential or spread is nearly three times the average spread in the last 10 years.

Lock in interest rates for up to 40 years with G-Secs under new RBI scheme

But avoid taking interest-rate risk in these instruments which will now become easily accessible through the RBI's Retail Direct Scheme

RBI's 'Retail Direct Scheme' receives healthy response

The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday

Monetary policy review: Liquidity step was needed, say bond dealers

The RBI stopped the Government Securities Acquisition Programme (G-SAP), through which it has infused Rs 2.2 trillion of liquidity in the system

RBI-speak: Don't want to rock the boat when shore is visible, says Das

'We have flagged the issue of fuel (taxes). Now, it is for the government to make a decision'

RBI to conduct open market purchase, sale of G-secs on Thursday

The Reserve Bank on Monday said it will conduct an open market purchase of government securities aggregating to Rs 15,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0) on September 23. On a review of current liquidity conditions, the central bank also decided to conduct a simultaneous sale of government securities under open market operations (OMO) for an aggregate amount of Rs 15,000 crore on the same day. In a statement, the RBI said it will purchase three government securities of different maturity dates amounting to Rs 15,000 crore. It will also sell three government securities amounting to Rs 15,000 on September 23. The central bank further said it reserves the right to decide on the quantum of purchase and sale of individual securities. The result of the auctions will be announced on the same day.

RBI to buy up to Rs 25,000 cr of 5 gilts on August 26 under G-SAP 2.0

The Reserve Bank will conduct open market purchase of government securities of Rs 25,000 crore on August 26, under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0).

Next purchase of G-secs worth Rs 20,000 cr under G-SAP 2.0 on July 22: RBI

RBI on Thursday said the next purchase of government securities for an aggregate amount of Rs 20,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0) will be conducted on July 22

Investors can lock in interest rates for long term with G-secs: Analysts

Direct retail investment facility should lead to better secondary market liquidity in gilts

Investors need to adopt a barbell strategy for debt-oriented funds: Experts

Keep bulk of your portfolio in low-risk funds; chase returns in residual portion if you have the capacity

RBI likely to go against convention on raising funds through bonds

This gives credence to the theory that the central bank may not want to issue a fresh set of 10-year paper in a hurry and would rather continue with the existing security

Reserve Bank of India focuses on the 10-year bonds in G-SAP again

The RBI mopped up a record Rs 26,779 cr of the 10-year bond in pre-announced secondary market operation

RBI announces operational flexibility for reporting FPI deals in G-Secs

The new rules will come into effect from June 14, said the Central bank in an official statement

Monetary policy: RBI keeps rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

Repo rate stays at 4%, stance accommodative; Central bank to buy Rs 1.2 trillion of bonds in Q2

Monetary policy: RBI to buy Rs 1.2 trillion in G-SAP for Sept quarter

The move impacted the sentiment a little bit and the 10-year bond yields rose 3 basis points from their previous close of 5.99 per cent

RBI monetary policy: Bond market expects minimum Rs 1 trn of G-SAP in Q2

Expects minimum Rs 1 trn of G-SAP in 2nd quarter, sees it rising to Rs 1.25 trn to keep yields soft

RBI buys bonds worth Rs 35,000 crore under second tranche of G-SAP

The central bank has been buying bonds both directly, and anonymously, from the market in order to keep the bond yields low

RBI to buy and sell Rs 10,000 cr market bonds simultaneously under OMO

This is the first such 'Operation Twist' this fiscal in which RBI will buy long-term bonds and sell-short term bonds maturing this year