The Indian rupee ended flat but off intraday lows on FII inflows and exporter dollar sales. But, some importers bought dollars to meet moth-end needs.
The rupee ended flat at Rs 48.10 per USD.
Government bonds closed off their highs as underlying sentiment was cautious before the Budget. Absence of auction announcement on Friday supported prices along side gains in the US bonds and a fall in global crude oil prices on Friday.
The government bonds closed at 6.07%, the 2014 paper closed higher at Rs 98.30 as against its previous close of Rs 98.20.
