Government bonds rallied as the central bank announced significant liquidity infusion measures, including ₹2 lakh crore in bond purchases and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap. This move aims to ease tight liquidity conditions caused by forex market intervention and tax outflows, with the 10-year bond yield dropping sharply.
Rupee strengthens to 95.59 amid drop in oil prices & RBI dollar sales
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee appreciated to 95.59, benefiting from a decrease in oil prices. The central bank’s dollar sales helped mitigate pressure on the