STCI Primary Dealer

SEBI Registered Name - STCI Primary Dealer Limited
SEBI Registration Number - INZ230003337

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 21,2026):
Government bonds remained range bound today as crude prices rose up to $94/bbl . Short-term bonds outperformed as banks deployed FCNR(B) inflows. The outcome of today’s G-sec auction was slightly below expectations on the short end security while the long end security cutoff was largely in line with expectations. Traders remained cautious ahead of the weekend. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.62(6.85%) as compared to ₹100.47(6.87%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 20,2026):
Government bond prices ended lower primarily on account of stop-loss selling , following an intraday rise in Brent crude prices. Brent touched $94 a barrel, it’s highest level in nearly 3 weeks . Market sentiment was further weighed down as the latest MPC minutes signaled a more hawkish stance leading to reduced buying interest. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.47(6.87%) as compared to ₹100.85(6.82%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 19, 2026):
Government bond prices remained range-bound today, as earlier gains were erased following an intraday surge in crude oil prices. Traders also remained cautious ahead of the RBI MPC and FOMC minutes. An overnight decline in US Treasury yields, along with buying by PSU banks near key technical levels on the benchmark 10-year bond, provided some support. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.85(6.82%)as compared to ₹100.78 (6.83%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 18, 2026):
Government bond prices ended lower primarily on account of rising crude oil prices amidst escalations in the West-Asia conflict leading to the possibility of an interim peace deal looking bleak. Outcomes of the state government securities auction today were largely in line with market expectations. Further fall in prices was limited as PSU banks bought the benchmark 10 year bond near key technical levels. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.78(6.83%) as compared to ₹100.92(6.81%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 17, 2026):
Bond prices ended lower owing to an intra-day rise in crude oil prices following fresh developments in the US-Iran conflict. Additionally market sentiment remained subdued due to the announcement of the early closure of the FCNR-B swap window by the RBI. ₹30,000 crore switch auction was fully subscribed to. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.92(6.81%) as compared to ₹101.27(6.76%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 11, 2026):
Bond prices ended lower today owing to elevated crude prices .US yields inched upwards throughout the day as possibility of a truce between US-Iran looked bleak, however statements from Qatar near the end of session provided some hope. Purchases by banks deploying FCNR(B) inflows limited further losses. Governor’s remarks stating inflation under check leave market unaffected. Additionally, results of the State Government Securities auction were largely in line with market expectations. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.12(6.78%) as compared to ₹101.23(6.76%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 10, 2026):
Government bonds remained range bound amid a lack of significant domestic cues. A slight intra-day rise in crude oil prices capped gains. Traders remain cautious ahead of domestic and US inflation data to be released later in the week. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.23(6.76%) as compared to ₹101.22(6.77%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 07, 2026):
During this session, prices opened lower due to a overnight rise in crude oil prices before recovering in the latter half of the day after crude declined. Government bond auction results remained largely in line with market expectations further aiding sentiment. Traders remained cautious ahead of the weekend, limiting further gains. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.22(6.77%) as compared to ₹101.21(6.77%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 05,2026):
Government bond prices rallied following an overnight decline in crude oil prices and due to the monetary policy outcome being broadly in line with market expectations. The central bank’s revised inflation and growth projections, along with a neutral policy stance, supported sentiment. However, profit booking and an intraday rebound in crude oil prices limited further gains. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.17(6.77%) as compared to ₹100.87(6.82%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (August 04,2026):
Government bond prices inched upwards as lower crude oil prices improved sentiment and supported buying across the market. Trading volumes remained subdued as investors refrained from taking aggressive positions ahead of the domestic monetary policy decision, with the central bank widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged. Additionally, better-than-expected results at the state bond auction also provided support, helping bonds extend their gains. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.87(6.82%) as compared to ₹100.73(6.83%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (31st July, 2026) :
Government bond prices ended lower as rising crude oil prices and risk trimming ahead of the weekend weighed on market sentiment. Although the government bond auction cut-offs were better-than-expected, it had little impact on secondary market trading. Demand from state-owned and foreign banks continued to provide support, while caution ahead of the RBI’s upcoming monetary policy decision kept trading activity subdued. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.73 (6.83%) as compared to ₹100.88(6.80%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (30th July, 2026) :
Government bond prices declined due to volatility in crude oil prices amid fresh escalations in the US-Iran conflict. Prices recovered from their intra-day lows mainly because of strong investor demand due to sustained FCNR(B) inflows. Benchmark yield crossed crucial technical levels. Additionally, higher US treasury yields also weighed on sentiment. Traders remained cautious ahead of the weekly government bond auction tomorrow. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.88 (6.81%) as compared to ₹101.00(6.80%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (29th July,2026):
Government bond prices declined as investors remained largely cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision and increased short positions before the upcoming benchmark bond auction. Additionally, rising crude oil prices continued to weigh on sentiment. However, strong demand from banks, supported by optimism surrounding foreign currency deposit inflows helped limit losses and prevented a sharper decline in the bond market. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.00 (6.80%) as compared to ₹101.14(6.78%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (28th July,2026):
Government bond prices ended marginally lower as profit booking and cautious positioning ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision weighed on sentiment. Earlier gains, driven by lower crude oil prices, and robust demand from banks following foreign currency deposit inflows, faded by the close. Further, strong demand at the state bond auction provided support. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.14 (6.78%) as compared to ₹101.16(6.77%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (27th July,2026):
Government bond prices rose sharply as crude oil slips below $88/bbl mark intraday after US and Iran paused active exchange of fire. Fall in OIS rates provided further boost to prices. Reports of strong foreign exchange inflows through FCNR(B) route aided sentiment. Profit booking by PSU banks at crucial technical levels limited further gains. Traders continue to remain cautious ahead of the state government securities auction and buyback auction tomorrow. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹101.16 (6.77%) as compared to ₹100.80(6.83%) the previous closing.

[STCI Primary Dealer @stcipd]

Daily Market Update (24th July,2026):
Government bonds prices inched upwards but gains remained limited as traders trimmed positions ahead of the weekend. Sentiment remained supported after the government bond auction met market expectations, while crude oil prices reduced to $98/bbl after climbing up to $100/bbl earlier in the day encouraging buying. Deployment of foreign inflows in Gilts by banks and continued optimism over India’s potential inclusion in a major global bond index further supported the market. With this, the 10-year benchmark paper 6.94% GS 2036 closed at ₹100.80 (6.83%) as compared to ₹100.68(6.84%) the previous closing.