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Bond yields harden as traders sell bonds at profit after RBI rate cut

Government bond yields rose as traders booked profits following RBI's 50 basis point repo rate cut and change in policy stance, impacting market sentiment

RBI to end daily VRR auctions from June 11 as liquidity improves

With net banking system liquidity in a surplus and muted demand from lenders, RBI discontinues daily Variable Rate Repo auctions introduced in January

G-sec yield seen range-bound for coming months due to lack of cues

Following RBI's guidance and a CRR cut, dealers expect government bond yields to settle into a range between 6.12 and 6.28 per cent over the next few months

Bond market sees highest volatility in 3 years on RBI policy surprises

Bond yields swung sharply after RBI's 50 bps rate cut, neutral stance, and CRR changes surprised investors, marking the most volatile day in nearly three years

CRR at 3% seen as new normal, RBI says it's sufficient for liquidity

The cut in CRR would release primary liquidity of about Rs 2.5 lakh crore to the banking system by December 2025

RBI unperturbed by $52.4 bn short position in dollar forward book

The central bank's forward book saw a drop from $78 billion in February to $52.4 billion in April, with a majority of positions concentrated in the 3-12 month segment

RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, changes policy stance to neutral

Cash reserve ratio cut by 100 basis points to 3%, adding to already surplus liquidity

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

May sees Rs 20,996 crore in foreign corporate bond investments, led by SP Group's $3.35 billion issue; RBI's relaxed norms add to momentum

T-bill yields fall below overnight rate amid RBI rate cut expectation

"This is because the system liquidity surplus is almost Rs 3 trillion and there are expectations of a deeper rate cut," said Anshul Chandak, Head of Treasury at RBL Bank

RBI's June MPC review: Terminal rate and policy tone to be in view

The six member monetary policy of the RBI has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 bps each in the two previous policy review meetings, in February and April

Banks make a killing from TREPS, standing deposit facility arbitrage

The SDF window, which came into effect from April 2022, offers 25 bps lower than the policy repo rate

Rupee strengthens on the back of foreign inflows and US dollar slips

The local currency settled at 85.38 per dollar, against the previous close of 85.58 per dollar. It has appreciated by 0.1 per cent against the dollar in the current financial year

RBI monetary policy: 25-bp repo rate cut on the cards, shows BS poll

RBI expected to lower inflation projection for FY26

Govt to buyback ₹25,000 crore in bonds via RBI auction on June 5

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

Review of the monetary policy framework on RBI's agenda for FY26

Central bank also likely to assess liquidity level needed for policy transmission

FPIs' investment in corporate bonds rises 11.4% in FY25: RBI report

Primary corporate bond issuances during the year rose by 16.1 per cent to ₹9.9 trillion, up from ₹8.6 trillion in 2023-24

LIC picks up Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's entire Rs 5K cr issue

LIC fully subscribes to Adani Ports' Rs 5,000 crore 15-year bond issue at 7.75% in a privately negotiated deal, as other firms struggle to raise targeted amounts

Corp bond secondary mkt daily turnover grows around 2K-cr in FY25: RBI

Corporate bond yields declined in FY25 but lagged G-sec yields, widening spreads; private placements led issuances and FPI limit usage dipped slightly, shows the RBI report

Disinflation path clouded by geopolitical, trade, weather volatility: RBI

CPI inflation dropped to 3.16% in April 2025, its lowest since July 2019, but the RBI warns of uncertainties from global conflicts, trade shifts and weather conditions

Adani Ports & SEZ likely to raise ₹5k crore through 15-yr bonds today

On Thursday, Indian companies plan to raise over ₹13,000 crore via debt sale