Markets closed for Eid

The partially convertible rupee ended at 49.58/59 per dollar, little changed from its previous close of 49.57/58, after climbing to 49.185, its strongest since November 17.

The 10-year benchmark yield closed at 6.69 per cent, lower than Friday8217;s close of 6.76 per cent, after sliding to 6.57 per cent in early deals, its lowest since March 2005, following a 1 percentage point cut in short-term interest rates.