The benchmark bond yield retreated below 7% on expectations that New Delhi would now need to borrow less this fiscal year. “The higher dividend is welcome, of course,” finance secretary TV Somanathan told ET. “It exceeds our estimate by 0.2-0.3% of GDP.” In the interim budget, North Block had factored in receipts of Rs 1.05 lakh crore under dividends and profits.
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