Bond Markets

Check post-tax returns, and preferably hold till maturity to reduce interest-rate risk

Foreign investors pumped a net Rs 55,518 crore into debt in June, exceeding equity outflows, as RBI and government measures boosted the appeal of Indian government bonds

The panel, chaired by former Sebi whole-time member Ananta Barua, will review the regulatory framework, net-worth requirements and measures to strengthen debenture trustees' role

The investment bank said easing inflation expectations, lower oil prices and reduced fiscal risks have improved the outlook for India's long-dated government securities, particularly 30-year bonds

IREDA, Godrej Industries, Embassy Office Parks REIT and India Infradebt tapped the debt market as easing funding costs and investor demand supported issuances

₹27K cr debt haul this week; pipeline holds ₹13K cr for next week

The switch auction will replace shorter-dated securities maturing between 2027 and 2030 with longer-dated bonds maturing between 2034 and 2039

The government and RBI have unveiled tax and policy measures to revive foreign investment, strengthen the balance of payments and support the rupee

The important question is whether or not there will there be an about turn in the flow of funds in the debt segment? This is something which will be tested in the coming months.

Aditya Birla Housing and Bajaj Housing Finance raised ₹2,767 crore through bond issuances as top-rated HFCs return to fixed-coupon borrowing

Goswami Infratech has now secured commitments from at least five foreign and domestic investors to subscribe to a planned rupee-bond issue, the sources added

Insurers are increasingly shifting to bond forwards linked to state development loans, attracted by higher yields and the RBI's new framework for managing interest-rate risk

Axis MF advises bond investors to gradually add Duration as RBI may avoid aggressive rate hikes despite oil risks and inflation concerns

Negatives largely priced in but outlook remains uncertain, say experts

Since the start of the West Asia crisis, 10Y sovereign yields have risen by more than 50 bps across several advanced and emerging markets, including Japan, UK, US, Canada, Italy, Spain and South Korea

Nabard withdrew its planned Rs 7,000-crore bond reissuance after weak investor response and demands for higher yields amid volatile market conditions

The move underscores the RBI's push to deepen liquidity in sovereign debt, a priority that Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted this month

PNB Gilts shares surged nearly 20% after reports suggested India may reduce taxes on bond investments by foreign investors to attract capital and support the rupee

Move aims to widen retail participation in bond investments

State-owned infrastructure financier successfully taps long-term bond market despite volatility, investor caution and uncertainty linked to the West Asia crisis