Bonds

Nabard, REC pull ₹11,000 crore bond issues after weak investor demand

NABARD and REC withdraw planned bond issuances worth Rs 11,000 crore after receiving limited bids at higher yields, reflecting cautious sentiment in the debt market

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

ECB volumes may grow 25-30% to $65 billion in FY27: Citibank executive

Prolonged geopolitical tensions could pose headwinds

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

Govt bond yields rise as crude surges; RBI steps in with OMO purchases

Government bond yields rose on Friday as crude and OIS rates climbed, before the RBI announced ₹1 trillion of bond purchases to ease liquidity tightness expected from March tax outflows

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Sidbi withdraws ₹8,000 crore bond issue as yields rise beyond comfort

Sidbi cancelled its ₹8,000 cr three-year bond issue after bids came at higher-than-expected yields, even as Bank of Baroda's green bond saw strong demand and priced tighter than comparable securities

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

How Iran war could impact oil, equities, forex: HSBC shares 3 scenarios

HSBC outlines three Iran war scenarios that could drive oil above $100, affect stocks, bonds and currencies as global markets react to ongoing conflict

Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

IFSCA to seek Centre's nod to open insurance-linked securities to investors

IFSCA will approach the Centre for approval to set up an SPV-based framework enabling investments in insurance-linked securities such as catastrophe bonds, aiming to broaden risk-sharing mechanisms

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

RBI, money creation, and govt finances: Why non-bank debt will matter ahead

Large transfers and bond buys by the Reserve Bank of India have supported fiscal maths and liquidity; sustaining this when inflation or capital flows shift may prove harder

Updated On: 23 Feb 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Nabard raises ₹6,779 crore via three-year bond at 7.01% cut-off yield

NABARD has raised ₹6,779 cr through a three-year bond at a 7.01% yield, as strong demand for AAA-rated short-tenor paper persists despite elevated sovereign yields and a subdued corporate bond market

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund to drive urban transformation

Centre approves Rs 1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund to catalyse Rs 4 trillion investment, promote market-led urban reforms and boost climate-resilient infrastructure

Updated On: 14 Feb 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Nabfid, Hudco and Sidbi raise ₹12,000 crore from debt capital markets

Nabfid, Hudco and Sidbi raise nearly Rs 12,000 crore at tight rates, while Nabard plans a Rs 7,000 crore bond issue next week amid cautious market sentiment

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Alphabet issues rare $11 billion 100-year bond to fund AI: What it means

Alphabet has raised over $11 billion through global bond sales, including a rare 100-year bond, as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence and long-term technology investments

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

14 states borrow ₹47,620 crore, 11% higher than borrowing calendar

Fourteen states raised ₹47,620 crore at weekly SDL auctions as yields softened marginally and spreads over gilts stayed stable

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

RBI's voluntary retention route move removes parallel limits for FPIs

The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5 trillion cap under the Voluntary Retention Route and merged it with the General Route, easing exit constraints and simplifying compliance for foreign bond investors

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Gold financier Muthoot Finance raises $600 million via overseas bond issue

Gold financier Muthoot Finance raised $600 million through a senior secured bond issue under its $4 billion Global Medium Term Note programme

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Govt's FY27 borrowing plan pushes up yields higher; rupee gains

The higher-than-expected borrowing could mean weekly gross supply at Rs 37,000 crore, up from Rs 31,000 crore, assuming 47 auctions during the year, Nomura said in a report

Updated On: 02 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Union Budget 2026-27: Virtual retro tax overshadows many positives

On the taxation front, while details are awaited, one proposal stands out: Exempting global (non-India-sourced) income of a non-resident expert for five years in India

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Govt bond market may face ₹30.5 trillion supply test

Budget 2026-27 faces a ₹30.5 trillion bond supply as higher state borrowing adds pressure, likely keeping government bond yields elevated despite easing inflation

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Zero-coupon bonds: For investors targeting specific, long-term goals

These bonds could prove risky for investors who might need to exit early

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

RBI moves to inject over $23 bn of liquidity into banking system

RBI announced over $23 billion in liquidity measures via repos, FX swaps and bond buys to ease banking system stress amid rising yields and rupee pressure

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Government bond yields rise to 10-month high tracking US Treasury yields

India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to a 10-month high of 6.68% amid rising US Treasury yields, while markets await cues from the state bond auction

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 7:24 PM IST