Bonds end mixed on buying, selling bouts

Government securities (G-sec) ended mixed on alternate bouts of buying and selling. The 8.33 per cent government security maturing in 2026 climbed to Rs 105.88 from Rs 105.77 previously, while its yield moved down to 7.61 per cent from 7.63 per cent. The 8.15 per cent government security maturing in 2022 edged-up to Rs 103.65 from Rs 103.64, while its yield inched down to 7.58 per cent from 7.59 per cent. The 8.20 per cent government security maturing in 2025 also moved up to Rs 104.67 from Rs 104.56, while its yield went down at 7.61 per cent from 7.62 per cent.

Call rates finish higher
Call money rates finished higher on fresh demand from borrowing banks. The rate finished higher at 7.30 per cent from last Friday's closing level of 7.25 per cent.