Bond Yields

'Vigilance & flexibility: RBI's message as inflation, crude risks loom'

Looking ahead, investors will continue to track crude oil prices, inflation trends, monsoon developments, and geopolitical events, said Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan

Higher FY27 inflation target signals rate hikes to come later: Vijayakumar

The June monetary policy is a bold statement that addresses the present macro concerns even while striving to keep the resilient growth of the economy intact, says VK Vijayakumar

'Tax exemption on G-Secs may succeed where RBI liquidity cannot'

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

India corporate bond sales seen slowing as borrowing rates hit 7-year high

LSEG benchmark ​yields on AAA-rated corporate bonds in the two- to five-year maturity bucket ‌rose above 8 per cent last week, the highest since January-March 2019, the data showed

Corporate bond issuances hit 3-year low in Apr-May amid West Asia war

In April-May of FY27, Indian firms raised Rs 1.07 trillion, compared to Rs 2.53 trillion in the same period last year

Indian bond yields may rise further on rate hike fears, fiscal concerns

The benchmark 10-year yield is up about 34 basis points to 7 per cent since the outbreak of the Iran war three months ago

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

Inflation-fisc trade-off is likely to keep bond yields high for now

The upswing in the yield curve largely reflects worsening expectations around fiscal and inflation outcomes, an unfortunate fallout of the West Asia crisis for India's macros.

What is the 10-year government bond, and why does everyone track it?

A jump in US Treasury yields, pressure on the rupee and RBI's latest liquidity move have again brought focus back on India's 10-year bond yield and why markets track gap so closely

Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?

Bond yields show the return investors demand for lending money. When yields rise, borrowing becomes costlier for governments, companies and consumers across the economy

Bond yields, oil shock rattle markets; can India withstand macro headwinds?

Despite the strong macro headwinds, the stock market has been reasonably stable, supported mainly by domestic investment. Since the market valuations are fair now, a sharp correction appears unlikely.

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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