Re up a tad at 43.71/$, bonds decline

The spot rupee, which touched a high of 43.65 per dollar in early morning deals, finished a notch higher at 43.71 per dollar as against the last close of 43.72 per dollar on sustained inflows.

Government bonds edged lower as traders awaited details of fresh auction and the US Fed move tomorrow.

The 10-year, 7.38% 2,015 bond was traded at a higher yield of 6.72% as against the last close of 6.71%.

The central bank accepted 41 reverse repo bids for over Rs 23,000 crore today.