Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 09:26 AM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

India’s Sovereign Bonds

Sovereign bonds rally after RBI unveils large-scale debt purchase plan

The benchmark 10-year yield fell seven basis points to 6.33 per cent to trade near a three-year low. The 7.1 per cent 2034 bond also slid by the same magnitude

Sovereign bonds rally after RBI unveils large-scale debt purchase plan
Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 12:30 PM IST

India's sovereign bond rally to spread on deeper easing, says ICICI Prulife

The central bank has also undertaken massive liquidity injections which have translated into deeper easing by pushing market rates below the policy rate

India's sovereign bond rally to spread on deeper easing, says ICICI Prulife
Updated On : 29 Apr 2025 | 12:13 PM IST

RBI's bond holdings to be treated at par with mkt, no swap for longer debt

The government aims to conduct a switch target of 2.50 trillion rupees in the next financial year, but there is no specific amount earmarked for buybacks

RBI's bond holdings to be treated at par with mkt, no swap for longer debt
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

Low tax is India's lure as green debt misses nation's sovereign bond boom

The nation will allow the trading of sovereign green debt from its newest finance hub in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat by March

Low tax is India's lure as green debt misses nation's sovereign bond boom
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

Foreign money to help PM Modi push near-record India sovereign bond sales

New Delhi will likely announce a gross borrowing of Rs 15.2 trillion ($183 billion) for the year starting April 1, marginally lower than the record Rs 15.43 trillion set for the current year

Foreign money to help PM Modi push near-record India sovereign bond sales
Updated On : 25 Jan 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

Stars align for Indian sovereign bonds after first yearly gain since 2020

The benchmark 10-year sovereign yield fell 15 basis points last year, the most in three years.

Stars align for Indian sovereign bonds after first yearly gain since 2020
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 9:11 AM IST

Sovereign gold bond 2023-24 tranche III opens today: Worthy investment?

RBI on Friday announced that the issue price for the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs 6,199 per gram .

Sovereign gold bond 2023-24  tranche III opens today: Worthy investment?
Updated On : 18 Dec 2023 | 8:12 AM IST

First SGB batch to mature on 30 Nov: Will it deliver over 12% returns?

People who invested in the first series of Gold Bonds are about to get bumper returns on their invested. The first Gold Bonds were released in Nov 2015 at Rs. 2,684 per gram.

First SGB batch to mature on 30 Nov: Will it deliver over 12% returns?
Updated On : 23 Nov 2023 | 8:29 AM IST

Top 6 investments on Dhanteras 2023 to bring prosperity to your home

Investing money in gold and silver has become a tradition on Dhanteras. If you are looking for some investment opportunities, then here are the top 6 investment opportunities on Dhanteras 2023

Top 6 investments on Dhanteras 2023 to bring prosperity to your home
Updated On : 09 Nov 2023 | 12:02 PM IST

Marginal credit boost: Fitch on India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index

Fitch estimated that inclusion in the GBI-EM indexes could facilitate approximately $24 billion in passive inflows into government bonds between June 2024 and March 2025

Marginal credit boost: Fitch on India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index
Updated On : 27 Sep 2023 | 11:44 PM IST

Sovereign Gold Bond: 5 reasons to buy SGB as subscription date ends today

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are one of the best investment options for those investing in gold. Here are the five reasons to buy SGB series-II. The last date for an SGB subscription is September 15

Sovereign Gold Bond: 5 reasons to buy SGB as subscription date ends today
Updated On : 15 Sep 2023 | 12:53 PM IST

JPMorgan index may include India's sovereign bonds in 2024, says Pictet

India has in recent years come close to opening its $1 trillion government debt market to more global funds before pulling back from meeting the requirements for index inclusions

JPMorgan index may include India's sovereign bonds in 2024, says Pictet
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 8:29 AM IST

PFRDA to allow pension funds for investments in sovereign green bonds

The AUM is expected to touch Rs 11 trn by the end of FY24

PFRDA to allow pension funds for investments in sovereign green bonds
Updated On : 18 Jul 2023 | 7:31 PM IST

Everything to know about the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme that opens today

Sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) remain the best way to take exposure to gold due to additional 2.5% per annum interest and no capital gains tax. There are no annual recurring expenses while capital gains

Everything to know about the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme that opens today
Updated On : 19 Jun 2023 | 9:48 AM IST

India pitches for a rating upgrade with Moody's, questions methodology

A higher rating for India would mean the nation is less riskier, translating into lower interest rates on borrowings

India pitches for a rating upgrade with Moody's, questions methodology
Updated On : 16 Jun 2023 | 3:17 PM IST

Best of sovereign bond rally may be over with sales deluge coming

The cracks in demand are already starting to show, as the government sold bonds at higher-than-expected cut-off yields at an auction on Thursday

Best of sovereign bond rally may be over with sales deluge coming
Updated On : 08 May 2023 | 8:08 AM IST

RBI targets selling first batch of green bonds as early as December

Reserve Bank of India, the nation's debt manager, is preparing to sell its first ever batch of sovereign green bonds as early as next month, according to people with knowledge of the matter

RBI targets selling first batch of green bonds as early as December
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 6:46 PM IST

Sovereign Green Bonds: What lessons can India draw from other nations

As of mid-2022, there are 26 countries with combined volumes of $227 billion in sovereign green debt

Sovereign Green Bonds: What lessons can India draw from other nations
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 8:05 AM IST

India keen to settle sovereign bonds domestically to help with CAD

JPMorgan, this week, has sought views from the investors on whether it should include India's sovereign bonds in its GBI-EM Global Diversified Bond Index or not

India keen to settle sovereign bonds domestically to help with CAD
Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 3:30 PM IST

With rupee at new low, Indian bonds may be worst hit if recession grips US

Indian bonds have declined in tandem with a slide in the rupee. The currency is now hovering close to a record low against the dollar as elevated commodity prices stoke inflation and boost the subsidy

With rupee at new low, Indian bonds may be worst hit if recession grips US
Updated On : 14 Jul 2022 | 12:25 PM IST