India Bond Market

MCX, HDFC Bank, Lenskart: Chris Wood rejigs India portfolio

India, Wood wrote, continues to benefit from improving domestic fundamentals, with bank credit growth accelerating to 17-18 per cent year-on-year in 2026.

Improved balance of risk supports RBI to remain on wait & watch mode

The balance of risk improved as downside risk to growth declined along with upside risk to inflation, according to Gaura Sengupta, chief economist at IDFC First Bank

RBI's FY27 inflation projection cools bond yields; what's the road ahead?

Despite markets continuing to price in policy rate hikes over the next 6-12 months, the softer-than-expected tone of the policy has supported bond markets, said Deepak Agrawal, Kotak Mahindra AMC.

Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-yr swaps trading

Turnover in the five-year swap, a key gauge of policy rate expectations, jumped to a record ₹25300 crore ($2.65 billion) on Wednesday, breaking past ₹23,600 crore notional contracts clocked on Tuesday

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

Global bond funds flock to India after tax relief measures, aiding rupee

Overseas investors have stepped up purchases of Indian govt bonds after Centre scrapped taxes on debt investments and relaxed ownership limits, improving market's appeal and supporting capital inflows

India's debt market needs structural reforms to support growth: Deloitte

As per report, Indian economy is entering phase that will require significantly higher levels of long-term capital, but existing debt market is not capable of efficiently meeting those financing needs

Banks wait & watch as dollar-bond investors seek richer returns

Premium rose steadily after HDFC secured tightest-ever spread for an Indian lender

Bond market outlook: Fed's hawkish turn may pull Indian Gsec lower

Benchmark 6.94 per cent 2036 yield seen at 6.85-6.90 per cent after US rate-hike signals lift Treasury yields

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.

Central bank preparing for external stress, a theme to prevail in FY27

It is the behaviour of a central bank preparing for a period of external stress, said Sujan Hajra, chief economist and executive director, Anand Rathi Group

RBI eyes rupee management via FII tax relief on govt. securities: Analysts

FIIs are subjected to a 12.5 per cent LTCG on listed shares and bonds held for over 12-months, and a 20 per cent withholding tax on interest from government bonds

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)