Bonds Market

Marquee issuers raise nearly ₹9,700 crore through bonds despite higher government security yields, as November corporate bond issuances reach around ₹50,000 crore

Indian Inc. pulls back ₹94,500 crore in bond issuances as investor yield demands clash with issuers' pricing, with NABARD, PFC, SIDBI and IOC among the biggest withdrawals

The bank ​has offered a spread of 120 basis points above US Treasury for ​the three-year option and 130 bps on the five-year sale, the bankers added

Benchmark 6.94 per cent 2036 yield seen at 6.85-6.90 per cent after US rate-hike signals lift Treasury yields

Global funds bought ₹4,490 crore ($469 million) worth of index-eligible bonds on Friday, the most since June 30, 2025, when the government scrapped taxes on overseas investment in govt securities

FIIs are subjected to a 12.5 per cent LTCG on listed shares and bonds held for over 12-months, and a 20 per cent withholding tax on interest from government bonds

The upswing in the yield curve largely reflects worsening expectations around fiscal and inflation outcomes, an unfortunate fallout of the West Asia crisis for India's macros.

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SBI raises Rs 6,051 crore via Tier 2 bonds at 7.05% coupon, with the issue seeing nearly two times subscription and participation from a wide range of institutional investors

Rising state bond supply, which offers higher yields than debt, is pushing investors to demand more from govt securities, complicating RBI's efforts to lower borrowing costs despite recent rate cuts

Backed by AMRUT 2.0 incentives and rising investor demand, India's municipal bond market hits a record, with more cities tapping capital markets in 2025

Optimism building around potential announcement of an OMO calendar

RBI's Retail Direct lets small investors buy government bonds online, earn stable returns and skip brokers for a simpler, safer investment journey.

A balanced allocation to gold for crisis protection, bonds for stability, and quality equities for growth can help build resilient portfolios in CY25

Trump's bond investments also extend to a wide range of municipal projects across numerous US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas, Al Jazeera reported

With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations

NHPC eyes shorter-tenor bonds; NTPC Green plans debut local-currency issue of up to ₹3,000 crore

Iran warned that it may close the Strait of Hormuz (~26 per cent of oil trade), attack US military installations in the region, and take other military and diplomatic actions.

Reserve Bank of India's unexpected move to release ₹2.5 trillion ($29 billion) starting September may prompt lenders to favour shorter-tenor securities over longer-dated ones

The government will repurchase select 2026 and 2027 securities via an RBI auction to reduce liabilities and improve the fiscal and debt profile