Free Trial

First GSAP Op Today

INDIA

Bonds are expected to be supported today with the RBI scheduled to conduct its first purchase under its newly announced GSAP (Government Securities Acquisition Programme). RBI is to purchase a total INR 250bn from:

    • 4.48% 2023 bond
    • 5.15% 2025 bond
    • 6.79% 2027 bond
    • 5.85% 2030 bond (the benchmark 10-year)
    • 6.22% 2025 bonds
  • The RBI announced it will sell a total INR 260bn of debt at Friday's auction
    • INR 30bn 3.96% 2022 bonds
    • INR 140bn 5.85% 2030 bonds
    • INR 90bn 6.67% 2061 bonds
  • There are still concerns over the potential for further lockdowns as the number of coronavirus cases surges, Maharashtra has already tightened restrictions through to the end of April, while markets will be playing catch up after a two-day holiday. As a reminder data late on Monday saw CPI above expectations at 5.52% (est. 5.4%, prev. 5.03%), while industrial production missed at -3.96% (est. -3.0%, prev. -1.6%). On the economic docket today is WPI and the March trade balance.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.