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India's government bond outflows in April not normal, say analysts

Barclays' Kotecha eyes $20-$25 billion, with upside risks as an attractive carry, stable currency, and a positive macro backdrop and fiscal picture make Indian bonds attractive

'Govt bond yields expected to stabilise after witnessing last week's surge'

The market will be closely monitoring the movement of crude oil prices given the geopolitical conflict heating up in the Middle East, said dealers

Rupee, government bonds weaken post higher-than-expected March US CPI

The 10-year govt bond yield surged 7 bps to its highest level in over two months tracking the rise in US Treasury yields

Banks prefer high premium corp, state bonds over G-secs in HTM portfolio

Banks must categorize bonds as 'held-to-maturity' on a permanent basis, with the exception of 5 per cent of the portfolio that can be withdrawn throughout the year, according to the new norms

Govt bond yields little changed ahead of Friday's key interest decision

The benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 7.0934%, following its previous close of 7.1030%

Inclusion in key global bond indices boosts money flows into India

Corporate bonds have also benefited from flows into government debt as the former is largely priced off sovereign notes

Bond yields drop as US Federal Reserve sticks with three-rate-cut signal

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond fell by four basis points to settle at 7.05 per cent on Thursday, against 7.09 per cent on Wednesday

Rupee, bonds weaken as US yield rises after unfavourable PPI data

The market was driven by traders due to the absence of significant domestic cues, dealers said

External stability

New challenges can emerge in currency management

Amid liquidity crunch, shorter-tenure govt bonds lag 'longer' peers

Investors have favoured longer-tenure government bonds, or g-secs, with insurance companies and pension funds leading the charge by stocking up on those with maturities of 30 years and more

Government bonds, rupee weaken post higher than expected US inflation data

Now that rate cut expectation in the US is getting postponed. The market's expectation for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease its liquidity stance is also experiencing delays

India bond yields fall as focus shifts to key inflation numbers: Report

Last week, the RBI kept policy rates and stance unchanged, while reiterating its commitment to meet the medium-term 4% inflation target

Govt bonds reverse gains after monetary policy committee outcome

RBI to conduct 14-day variable rate repo auction on Friday

Government bonds give up early gains as traders sell at a profit

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond touched the day's low of 7.02 per cent as the government announced lower-than-expected gross borrowing for financial year 2024-25 on Thursday

Govt bond yields decline, end flattish for week with eyes on budget 2024

The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 7.1760%, following its previous close at 7.1835%. Indian markets are shut on Friday for a holiday

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Rupee, govt bonds gain post lower-than-expected December CPI data

The fall in US Treasury yields and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows further aided rupee and bonds

Duration funds likely to offer 12-14% return: What should your 2024 strategy be?

With high starting yield and expectation of fall in bond yields, long term government bonds offer investor a rewarding opportunity, said experts

Indian govt bond yields steady before key US Nov inflation prints

India's retail inflation likely picked up in November due to higher food prices after declining for three months, bringing it closer to the upper end of the RBI's 2%-6% target range, a poll found

Govt bond yields track US peers lower on expectation of political stability

The probability of a rate cut in March is above 66% and traders are near certain of a cut in May, which pushed the US 10-year yield to a three-month low. It was last around 4.25%