Bond Markets

Govt to switch Rs 30,000 crore of bonds through auction on June 15

The switch auction will replace shorter-dated securities maturing between 2027 and 2030 with longer-dated bonds maturing between 2034 and 2039

Tango and Cash: Choreographed moves of RBI, Centre good for bond markets

The government and RBI have unveiled tax and policy measures to revive foreign investment, strengthen the balance of payments and support the rupee

Withdrawal of taxes on FPI investment in Gsec: The final frontier?

The important question is whether or not there will there be an about turn in the flow of funds in the debt segment? This is something which will be tested in the coming months.

Bajaj Housing, Aditya Birla Housing raise ₹2,767 crore through debt issues

Aditya Birla Housing and Bajaj Housing Finance raised ₹2,767 crore through bond issuances as top-rated HFCs return to fixed-coupon borrowing

SP Group to complete dual tranche debt sale by mid-June, says report

Goswami Infratech has now secured commitments from at least five foreign and domestic investors to subscribe to a planned rupee-bond issue, the sources added

Bond forwards replace FRAs for insurers; SDLs become preferred choice

Insurers are increasingly shifting to bond forwards linked to state development loans, attracted by higher yields and the RBI's new framework for managing interest-rate risk

Should you buy bonds? Axis MF sees near-term rally if RBI avoids tightening

Axis MF advises bond investors to gradually add Duration as RBI may avoid aggressive rate hikes despite oil risks and inflation concerns

Long-duration, gilt mutual fund schemes lose shine as yields spike

Negatives largely priced in but outlook remains uncertain, say experts

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

Nabard withdraws its planned re-issuance of bonds worth ₹7,000 crore

Nabard withdrew its planned Rs 7,000-crore bond reissuance after weak investor response and demands for higher yields amid volatile market conditions

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

Sebi weighs specialised distributors for debt mkt: WTM Amarjeet Singh

Move aims to widen retail participation in bond investments

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

CCIL working on bond forward window; rollout likely this quarter

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

Five states exceed borrowing plan, raise ₹16,900 crore at auction

State borrowing exceeds calendar estimate at weekly auction, with five states raising Rs 16,900 crore and SDL yields set at 7.64 per cent

Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year

The 10-year benchmark yield rose as much 4 basis points to 7 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans to withdraw liquidity of up to ₹2 trillion ($21.6 billion)

Rising yields, inflation to keep FY27 corporate bond issuances subdued

Corporate bond issuances likely to remain subdued in FY27 as elevated yields, inflation risks and liquidity conditions weigh on fundraising activity and investor appetite

Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya

RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya flags rising inflation risks but sees no overheating, says lower final US tariffs could lift exports and foreign capital inflows into India

Govt plans to switch ₹25,000 crore bonds through auction on Monday

Even as bond yields eased after the policy review, supply pressure and limited relief from switches mean the 10-year yield is expected to stay firm through Q4, with cuts or liquidity support unlikely