Bonds Market
Bond yields likely to ease before RBI's monetary policy review meeting
Optimism building around potential announcement of an OMO calendar
 "Bond yields likely to ease before RBI's monetary policy review meeting")
RBI Retail Direct explained: How to invest in government bonds online
RBI's Retail Direct lets small investors buy government bonds online, earn stable returns and skip brokers for a simpler, safer investment journey.
 "RBI Retail Direct explained: How to invest in government bonds online")
Bonds, gold likely to deliver steady returns in CY25: Shiv Goel, Bonanza
A balanced allocation to gold for crisis protection, bonds for stability, and quality equities for growth can help build resilient portfolios in CY25
 "Bonds, gold likely to deliver steady returns in CY25: Shiv Goel, Bonanza")
Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show
Trump's bond investments also extend to a wide range of municipal projects across numerous US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas, Al Jazeera reported
 "Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show")
India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive
With RBI rate cuts yet to fully pass through to bank loans, corporate India is tapping bond and equity markets at record levels, taking advantage of lower costs and better valuations
 "India Inc turns to equity, bonds as cheaper bank loans remain elusive")
NHPC, NTPC Green Energy to raise ₹4,500 cr via short-term bonds this month
NHPC eyes shorter-tenor bonds; NTPC Green plans debut local-currency issue of up to ₹3,000 crore
 "NHPC, NTPC Green Energy to raise ₹4,500 cr via short-term bonds this month")
US bombs Iran nuclear facilities: Impact on stocks, bonds, oil decoded here
Iran warned that it may close the Strait of Hormuz (~26 per cent of oil trade), attack US military installations in the region, and take other military and diplomatic actions.
 "US bombs Iran nuclear facilities: Impact on stocks, bonds, oil decoded here")
RBI's decision on cash infusion fuels demand for India's short-term bonds
Reserve Bank of India's unexpected move to release ₹2.5 trillion ($29 billion) starting September may prompt lenders to favour shorter-tenor securities over longer-dated ones
 "RBI's decision on cash infusion fuels demand for India's short-term bonds")
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
 "Govt to buyback ₹25,000 crore in bonds via RBI auction on June 5")
Global debt exceeds $100 trillion as interest costs surge, says OECD
Germany's parliament approved a massive plan to boost infrastructure and support a broader European defence spending push this week
 "Global debt exceeds $100 trillion as interest costs surge, says OECD")
Banks' infra bond funding to turn expensive as investors seek high returns
Domestic lenders have raised a record Rs 89,200 crore ($10.26 billion) in this financial year, with some, including State Bank of India, likely to tap this route before the fiscal year ends
 "Banks' infra bond funding to turn expensive as investors seek high returns")
Exim Bank raises $1 bn via 10-year dollar bonds at tightest-ever spreads
Capitalising on strong demand, Exim Bank managed to tighten the final price by 30 basis points from the initial price guidance to achieve pricing of UST10+100 basis points
 "Exim Bank raises $1 bn via 10-year dollar bonds at tightest-ever spreads")
Govt 10-year bond yield inches marginally higher as currency slide pinches
The Indian rupee plunged against the US dollar on Friday, ending at a record low of 85.53, posting a slump of 0.3 per cent - the biggest for a single session in nearly seven months
 "Govt 10-year bond yield inches marginally higher as currency slide pinches")
India bond yields seen rising ahead of debt supply, US yields stay high
Benchmark 10-year bond yield is likely to move between 6.81 per cent and 6.85 per cent till the completion of the auction, compared with its previous close of 6.8329 per cent
National Housing Bank raises Rs 3,830 cr through 10-year bonds at 7.14%
NHB received bids worth Rs 4,950 crore at a coupon of 7.16 per cent and Rs 4,310 crore at a coupon of 7.15 per cent
India bond yields marginally higher, traders await debt supply via auction
Investors now see an 83 per cent chance of a December rate cut, up from 59 per cent a day ago, and 70 per cent a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch tool
Bond sales likely to surge in next year on higher debt repayments
Sales in the fiscal year starting April 1, 2025, are likely to be higher on redemption of debt issued during the Covid years
India moves green bonds worth $1.2 billion to index-tracking menu
The announcement comes just three months after India imposed controls on foreign ownership of some newly issued bonds with 14-year and 30-year tenors
 "India moves green bonds worth $1.2 billion to index-tracking menu")
Govt repurchases Rs 24,453 crore worth of bonds through buyback auction
The demand at the auction was better than in previous buyback auctions conducted by the RBI in the current financial year
 "Govt repurchases Rs 24,453 crore worth of bonds through buyback auction")
Govt bond yields set to rise ahead of over $4 billion state debt sale
The benchmark 10-year yield is likely to move between 6.84 per cent and 6.87 per cent
 "Govt bond yields set to rise ahead of over $4 billion state debt sale")
