Bond Market

State Bank of India set to raise funds through 5-year dollar bond

SBI plans to raise funds through five-year dollar bonds, with the final issue size hinging on its ability to compress the initial pricing guidance

Corporate bond issuances likely to resume after RBI's dovish pause

REC plans ₹7,000 crore issue on Friday; NABARD next week

Govt accepts ₹12,604 crore in G-Sec buyback against ₹20,000 crore offer

The government accepted Rs 12,604 crore of bids in the buyback auction as part of its strategy to retire short-dated securities and smooth the redemption profile

Bank balance sheets alone can't fund Viksit Bharat ambitions: RBI DG Jain

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain says India must deepen bond, forex and derivatives markets, as bank financing alone cannot support the investment needed for Viksit Bharat

Amazon seeks to raise at least $25 billion from US dollar bond sale

The size of the offering could increase depending on investor demand, according to people familiar with the matter, who cautioned that no final decision has been made

India's debt market needs structural reforms to support growth: Deloitte

As per report, Indian economy is entering phase that will require significantly higher levels of long-term capital, but existing debt market is not capable of efficiently meeting those financing needs

More companies see debt instruments downgraded as financial stress rises

Share of instruments that faced such action rose to almost a five-year high in May

Oil prices, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push, says BlackRock

Seeking to shore up the rupee ‌and interest in bonds, India last week announced ​tax cuts for overseas bond investors ​and a host of measures aimed at boosting inflows and improving market access

Fund managers see duration headwinds easing, but await better entry points

RBI and government measures to attract foreign capital have improved sentiment in the bond market, but most fund managers continue to favour shorter-duration papers

Big Bond Bang reignites hopes for Indian Gsec in global portfolios

Bloomberg's review of its flagship global index is scheduled for mid-June this year

Capital flows can support the rupee, but exports must sustain its strength

Tax breaks and RBI measures may attract foreign funds and support the rupee, but lasting currency strength depends on exports, FDI and competitiveness

NHPC raises ₹2k crore at tight coupon of 7.67% through 15-year bonds

The state-run power company attracted bids worth Rs 8,700 crore for its 15-year bond issue amid strong demand for top-rated long-duration debt instruments

Strategists warn yields to stay high even if West Asia conflict ends

Strategists warn long-term bond yields may remain elevated even if war-driven inflation eases, citing debt burdens, AI spending and higher rate expectations

Warning signs from India's bond market and why they're miffed

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

RBI raises trading targets for dealers to improve bond market liquidity

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

PNB Gilts up 20% on report India may cut bond taxes for foreign investors

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

RBI announces switch auction for Rs 30,000 crore government bonds

RBI said the switch operation will help the government spread redemption liabilities and reduce rollover risks by replacing short-term securities with longer-tenor bonds

NaBFID raises ₹4,000 crore through 10-year bonds at 7.74% yield

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

RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms

A political choice: India's stunted bond market beyond technical fixes

Developing a deep corporate bond market requires the political will to relinquish control over credit, not technical fixes