Bank certificates of deposit became the largest holding in debt mutual funds in FY26, overtaking government securities as taxation changes shifted investor preference towards shorter-duration schemes
Foreign investors slowed purchases of FAR government securities after a record June as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty over Bloomberg index inclusion hit sentiment
About one-third of outstanding state government securities will mature over the next five years, keeping refinancing needs and bond issuances elevated, ICRA said
The buyback will cover four government securities maturing in 2026 and 2027 as the Centre seeks to smooth its redemption profile and manage debt more efficiently
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 Centre has retained interest rates on all small savings schemes for the July-September quarter, extending the status quo for the 10th consecutive quarter despite policy rate cuts
States and UTs are expected to raise Rs 3.19 trillion through market borrowings in Q2FY27, while the RBI expands its benchmark issuance framework to improve SDL liquidity
Draft master directions bring together rules for government securities trading, widening market access while consolidating norms on reporting, settlement and short selling
Govt has completely eliminated capital gains tax and withholding tax on interest income for FPIs investing in GSec, and has expanded specified securities under FAR
A potential $20-25 billion foreign inflow sounds significant, but India's government bond market is much bigger. Here's where the money could matter, and where it may not
The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know
The government has removed tax on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FPIs while easing investment norms to deepen debt markets and attract long-term foreign funds
The move comes amid sustained pressure on the rupee and persistent foreign portfolio outflows, with the exemption set to apply to income earned on or after April 1, 2026
The government has promulgated an ordinance that, with effect from April 1, 2026, foreign institutional investors will be exempted from tax on both the interest and the capital gains
CCIL's proposed platform aims to shift OTC bond forward trades to central clearing, enhancing transparency, risk management, and participation in a Rs 4 trillion market
