Bonds rise, call rates end low

Bonds rise
Government securities (G-Sec) rose on good buying support from banks and companies. The 8.33 per cent G-Sec maturing in 2026 surged to Rs 100.34 from Rs 100.2 Monday, while its yield edged down to 8.28 per cent from 8.30 per cent. The 8.15 per cent G-Sec maturing in 2022 climbed to Rs 99.73 from Rs 99.5850, while its yield inched down at 8.19 per cent from 8.21 per cent.

Call rates end low
Call money rates ended lower at overnight market due to lack of demand from borrowing banks. The overnight call money rate closed lower at 8.12 per cent from 8.14 per cent. It moved in a range of 8.12 per cent and 7.95 per cent.