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Government bonds closed mixed on alternate bouts of buying and selling. The 8.08 per cent government security maturing in 2022 declined to Rs 98.73 from 98.80 previously, while its yield inched up to 8.25 per cent from 8.24 per cent. The 8.13 per cent government security maturing in 2022 eased to Rs 99.20 from Rs 99.21, while its yield held steady at 8.24 per cent.
The 7.80 per cent government security maturing 2020 and the 7.99 per cent government security maturing in 2017 also quoted lower at Rs 98.28 and Rs 99.56 respectively. However, the 7.80 per cent government security maturing in 2021 moved up to Rs 98.75 from Rs 98.71, while its yield softened to 7.98 per cent from 7.99 per cent. The 7.59 per cent government security maturing in 2016 also looked up to Rs 97.77 from Rs 97.72, while its yield moved down to 8.14 per cent from 8.16 per cent.
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