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India could withdraw the notification to collect additional duties on 29 US products as of August 4, if both parties are able to resolve disputes over tariffs before that date, after three rounds of negotiations with representatives of the American Administration in New Delhi. The two sides will also present a white paper at a meeting next month in Washington on issues that can be resolved over six months to 3-4 years. India and the United States have been involved in a tit-to-tat action on bilateral trade in recent months. Meanwhile, US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley claimed that the United States wanted to take bilateral relations with India to the next level.
The Rupee Reaches a Record Level, RBI to the Rescue
The Rupee broke the 69-for-1 mark for the first time, peaking at 69.09 Thursday against the previous low of 68,865. 2016, before ending at 68.79 on RBI's intervention. The currency has lost 8% this year and the prevailing macroeconomic winds will keep it under pressure.
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& # 39; We are bearish on EM, slightly overweight on India & # 39;
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Longer-term bonds increased: Government bonds (G-Secs) further weakened under the effect of sustained selling pressure from the share of banks and companies. The 7.17% 10-year benchmark maturing in 2028 has risen from Rs 95.3550 to Rs 94.95, while its yield has risen from 7.87% to 7.94%. The 6.68% G-Secs maturing in 2031 went from Rs 89.00 to Rs 88.54, while their yield went from 8.04% to 8.11%.
Short Terms Bonds Down: The 6.84% G-Secs maturing in 2022 fall to 95.78 Rs against Rs 96.09, while their yield goes from 7.89% to 7.98%. The 7.59% G-Secs maturing in 2026, the 7.35% G-Secs maturing in 2024 and the 8.15% G-Secs maturing in 2022 were also below Rs 96.7975, Rs 96 , 47 and Rs 100.50 respectively.
Steady Call Rates : Day-to-day money rates held steady at their previous closing level of 6.05%, resumed at 6, 30% and evolved in a range of 6.30% and 6.00%.
Liquidity : The Reserve Bank of India, under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility, purchased securities valued at Rs 3,723 crores in 5 auctions at the takeover operation in board at a fixed rate of 6.25% Thursday. it sold securities worth Rs. 30,455 crore in 51 auctions at the day-to-day auction of securities at a fixed rate of 6.00% on June 27.