MUMBAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) -

STOCKS:

The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 0.5% at 82,226, while

the broader NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.5% to 25,200, tracking

gains in regional equities on wagers that the U.S. Federal

Reserve will resume its easing cycle.

RUPEE:

The Indian rupee rose 0.2% versus the U.S. dollar to

88.05, aided by gains in Asian peers and modest interbank dollar

selling interest.

GOVERNMENT BONDS:

The benchmark 10-year bond was quoted at 98.91

rupees, with the yield a tad down at 6.4829%, as investors await

upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.

OVERNIGHT INDEX SWAPS:

The one-year overnight index swap rate was

marginally down at 5.4650%, while the five-year swap rate

was flat at 5.71%.

CALL MONEY:

India's overnight call money rate was at 5.50%, and

the overnight TREPS rate was at 5.39%.