<h1>Central Government Raises Rs. 2.74 Lakh Crore in Securities; Yield at 7.34%, Maturity 16.58 Years; Liabilities Rise 4.8.</h1> The quarterly report on public debt management for January-March 2023 shows the Central Government raised Rs. 2,74,000 crore in gross dated securities, with a weighted average yield of 7.34% and a maturity of 16.58 years. The government's cash position remained in surplus, with total gross liabilities rising 4.8% to Rs. 1,55,59,574 crore. The yield on 10-year securities softened slightly, while foreign banks dominated secondary market trading. Commercial banks' share in government securities increased to 36.6% by March 2023. The report highlights volatility in yields due to inflation and global economic conditions.