Bonds end mixed, call finish lower

MUMBAI: Government bonds (G-Secs) ended mixed in a quiet trade due to alternate bouts of buying and selling.

While, the overnight call money rates finished lower due to lack of demand from borrowing banks amidst ample liquidity in the banking system. The 6.79 per cent 10-year benchmark bond maturing in 2027 gained to Rs 95.69 from Rs 95.66 previously, while its yield held stable to 7.44 per cent.

The overnight call money rates ended lower at 5.85 per cent from Wednesday’s level 5.90 per cent. It resumed higher at 6.00 per cent and moved in a range 6.00 per centand 5.80 per cent.