STOCKS

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The benchmark BSE index is down 0.16 percent at 19,994.85

and the broader NSE index is 0.2 percent lower at 6,042.40, led

by losses in Tata Motors with weakness in other Asian markets

adding to the downward pressure.

GOVERNMENT BONDS

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The benchmark 10-year bond yield is steady at 7.86 percent

as investors remain cautious ahead of the central bank's policy

review on Tuesday where it is widely expected to cut rates by 25

basis points (bps).

RUPEE

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The rupee is weaker at 53.77/78 per dollar against its

Wednesday's close of 53.665/675, tracking losses in the domestic

sharemarket and as traders cover short dollar positions heading

into the long weekend.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS

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The benchmark 5-year swap rate is down 1 bp at 7.13 percent

while the 1-year rate is 1 bp lower at 7.54 percent.

CALL MONEY

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India's four-day cash rate is at 8.00/8.05 percent versus

its previous close of 8.00/8.10 percent.

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(Compiled by Swati Bhat)

Keywords: INDIA SNAPSHOT/

(swati.bhat@thomsonreuters.com)(+91-22-61807353)(Reuters Messaging: swati.bhat.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)

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