Government Bonds

Long-duration bonds: Match investment horizon with the bond's tenure

Check post-tax returns, and preferably hold till maturity to reduce interest-rate risk

Rupee posts biggest one-day fall in over three weeks amid stronger dollar

The rupee weakened 59 paise against the US dollar as broad dollar strength, weaker Asian currencies, importer demand and foreign portfolio outflows weighed on sentiment

Goldman Sachs recommends India's 30-year bonds on easing inflation risks

The investment bank said easing inflation expectations, lower oil prices and reduced fiscal risks have improved the outlook for India's long-dated government securities, particularly 30-year bonds

Rupee, bonds gain as oil falls below pre-Iran war levels; FPIs buy debt

The rupee rose for a fourth straight session and bond yields eased as crude oil prices fell below pre-conflict levels and strong foreign debt inflows lifted market sentiment

10-year govt bond yield at three-month low as RBI eases rate worries

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell 6 basis points to 6.80 per cent as RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra's remarks eased rate-hike concerns

Canada's Fairfax buys nearly $1 billion of Indian bonds in a rare move

The ​purchases by Fairfax India Holding Corp were made to bring capital into the country ‌ahead of a potential deal to buy stake in government-owned IDBI Bank

Govt bonds walk tightrope on steady oil price, shaky US-Iran truce

Traders said Indian debt markets still face rate risks from El Niño's potential impact on inflation and growth and elevated global yields after a hawkish US Federal Reserve commentary

RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for govt bonds despite tax changes

The RBI had previously explored allowing settlement through offshore platforms to expand the foreign investor base for local currency debt, at a time when overseas interest was subdued

LTCG scrapped for FIIs: Why India just made government bonds tax-free for foreign investors

Why has India made government bonds virtually tax-free for foreign investors? In this video, we explain the Centre's latest tax amendment that removes taxes on interest income

India vs market peers: Are Indian government bonds still attractive?

As India opens its bond market further, investors are weighing its strengths against higher-yielding rivals such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa

Why India is opening the door wider to foreign investors in govt securities

Govt has completely eliminated capital gains tax and withholding tax on interest income for FPIs investing in GSec, and has expanded specified securities under FAR

Gsec to FAR: Explaining key terms behind India's global bond index push

The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know

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

Rupee logs best day in two months on RBI's foreign flow measures

RBI's foreign flow measures help Indian currency appreciate to 94.94 against dollar

Overseas investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn

Overseas investors overall bought bonds worth ₹22,100 crore in January-February, while in March, they sold a record ₹17,700 crore, before turning buyers in April-May

RBI rejects Treasury bills bids at weekly auction amid tepid demand

Rupee depreciated for second consecutive trading session post US President Trump's tariff proposes

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

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

Govt bond yields surge 9 basis points on rise in crude oil prices

Government bond yields climbed as crude oil and US Treasury yields rose, while improved liquidity conditions pushed overnight rates below the policy repo rate

Benchmark bond yield seen testing 7.25% by April end amid supply pressures

Government bond yields are expected to remain elevated, with the benchmark 10-year yield likely to test 7.25 per cent amid oil price pressures and heavy supply