Government bonds remain lower, call rate ends higher

The 8.15 per cent government security maturing in 2022 dipped to Rs 99.5625 from 99.7750 yesterday, while its yield rose to 8.21 per cent from 8.18 per cent.

The 8.33 per cent government security maturing in 2026 fell to Rs 100.2250 from Rs. 100.54, while its yield surged 8.30 per cent from 8.26 per cent.

The 8.19 per cent government security maturing in 2020 plunged to Rs 99.6200 from Rs 99.8250 while its yield gained to 8.26 per cent from 8.22 per cent.

The 8.07 per cent government security maturing in 2017, the 7.83 per cent government security maturing in 2018 and the 8.20 per cent government security maturing in 2025 were also quoted lower at Rs 99.5600, Rs 98.11 and Rs 99.48 respectively.

The call money rate finished higher at 8.15 per cent from 8.05 per cent yesterday, it moved in a range of 8.15 per cent and 8.00 per cent.