Bond Yields
Fuel price hike may push inflation to 5% in FY27, lift bond yields further
India's ₹3 fuel price hike could raise CPI inflation, pressure the rupee, widen the fiscal deficit and force a more hawkish RBI stance amid elevated crude oil prices
 "Fuel price hike may push inflation to 5% in FY27, lift bond yields further")
Rupee hits fresh low of 95.75 per dollar amid crude oil, FPI pressure
Worst-performing Asian currency in 2026, second-worst since Iran war
 "Rupee hits fresh low of 95.75 per dollar amid crude oil, FPI pressure")
Rate hike in CY26? Why SBI MF's Rajeev Radhakrishnan thinks tide could turn
Radhakrishnan said a persistent supply shock accompanied by a weaker currency can negatively impact inflation and fiscal direction, given the likelihood of higher subsidy requirements
 "Rate hike in CY26? Why SBI MF's Rajeev Radhakrishnan thinks tide could turn")
The 'perfect storm' hanging over Britain's rising public debt
Britain's soaring bond yields and rising inflation are deepening economic anxiety, adding political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of local elections
 "The 'perfect storm' hanging over Britain's rising public debt")
Rupee snaps five-day losing streak as bond yields soften 10 bps
The rupee strengthened sharply and government bond yields eased after crude oil prices fell on hopes of a possible easing in US-Iran tensions
 "Rupee snaps five-day losing streak as bond yields soften 10 bps")
Rupee slips below 95/$ as FII outflows, oil keep pressure on; US Fed weighs
The Indian rupee started the session flat at 95.02/$, down 17 points or 0.18 per cent compared with Wednesday's close of 94.85/$
 "Rupee slips below 95/$ as FII outflows, oil keep pressure on; US Fed weighs")
Rupee weakens, bond yields harden tracking rise in crude oil prices
Market participants said that state-owned banks bought dollars, likely on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - a move which avoided further depreciation
 "Rupee weakens, bond yields harden tracking rise in crude oil prices")
Bond yields ease after choppy trade, rupee remains under pressure
Government bond yields ended marginally lower after volatile trading, while the rupee stayed under pressure due to rising oil prices, global cues, and foreign outflows
 "Bond yields ease after choppy trade, rupee remains under pressure")
Banking liquidity surplus stays over ₹5 trillion for fifth straight day
Surplus liquidity in the banking system remained above Rs 5 trillion for the fifth straight day, supported by government spending and bond redemptions
 "Banking liquidity surplus stays over ₹5 trillion for fifth straight day")
Bank borrowings to dominate NBFC funding mix in FY27: CRISIL Ratings
Share of bank loans in NBFC borrowings is expected to rise further in FY27 as bond yields stay elevated and external commercial borrowings remain muted amid volatility
 "Bank borrowings to dominate NBFC funding mix in FY27: CRISIL Ratings")
Crude oil spike knocks rupee, hardens yields amid West Asia conflict
The rupee fell and bond yields rose as crude oil surged above $100, with US-Iran tensions fuelling inflation concerns and pressuring currency and debt markets
RBI absorbs ₹2 trillion via 7-day VRRR auction, first in 4 months
RBI drains Rs 2 trillion surplus liquidity through VRRR auction, its first in four months, pushing bond yields higher amid excess liquidity in banking system
 "RBI absorbs ₹2 trillion via 7-day VRRR auction, first in 4 months")
RBI's liquidity withdrawal move pushes up bond yields, swap rates
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it will conduct a variable rate reverse repo auction for ₹2 trillion ($21.58 billion), its first such operation in four months
 "RBI's liquidity withdrawal move pushes up bond yields, swap rates")
Rupee snaps 5-day rally; bond yields rise on crude, US yield surge
Currency weakens and government bond yields rise as crude oil prices and US Treasury yields climb amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia
 "Rupee snaps 5-day rally; bond yields rise on crude, US yield surge")
Forex curbs temporary, aligned with market conditions: RBI governor
RBI Governor says recent forex curbs are temporary and aligned with market conditions, as bond yields fall sharply and rupee strengthens on easing tensions
 "Forex curbs temporary, aligned with market conditions: RBI governor")
Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome
Cooling crude prices after a US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, pulling down yields and supporting the rupee ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision
 "Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome")
West Asia war: 10-year bond yield eases 9 bps; rupee strengthens vs dollar
Benchmark 10-year yield falls as crude prices ease on ceasefire reports; rupee gains on dollar sales but trims early rise amid importer demand and geopolitical caution
 "West Asia war: 10-year bond yield eases 9 bps; rupee strengthens vs dollar")
RBI may maintain status quo on repo rate, stance: Business Standard Poll
FY27 growth projection seen 6.5-7%; Inflation 4-4.9%
 "RBI may maintain status quo on repo rate, stance: Business Standard Poll")
West Asia conflict threatens to push markets into bear market rhythm
Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth, and investor confidence globally
 "West Asia conflict threatens to push markets into bear market rhythm")
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
 "Rising yields, inflation to keep FY27 corporate bond issuances subdued")