Page 3 - Indian Bonds

Foreigners boost India's corporate debt buying before bond index inclusion

Indian government bonds are set to be included in the JPMorgan Emerging Market local currency debt index from June 28

Indian govt bond yields seen steady as traders await fresh triggers

Bond yields have eased over the last few sessions, after the Reserve Bank of India's board last week approved the transfer of a record 2.11 trillion rupees as surplus to the government

Foreign investors eye Indian long-term bonds as JPMorgan inclusion nears

Along with direct purchases, foreign investors have leaned on derivative proxies to gain exposure to Indian bonds

Indian bond yields flat as traders eye next move to infuse cash in system

The government has bought back securities aggregating to only around Rs 17,900 crore ($2.15 billion), against notified quantum of Rs 1.60 trillion in May

Indian govt bond yields remain unchanged as traders eye debt supply

Traders were also cautious after the 10-year US yield moved off its recent lows, but continued to remain around the 4.35 per cent mark.

Government announces fresh buy back of bonds despite lukewarm response

The central bank said it would buy back Rs 60,000 crore worth of securities, maturing this financial year, on May 21

Indian bond yields to decline as treasury yields drop post inflation data

Inflation accelerated in the first quarter on strong domestic demand after moderating for much of last year

India bond yields likely to ease tracking US peers, eyes on debt auction

The US Treasury yields slipped on Thursday ahead of inflation reports that are pivotal for the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer rate strategy

India's inclusion in bond index on track, most clients ready, says JPMorgan

The difficulty in setting up to trade in India due to an elaborate documentation process has been one reason why foreign investors have been apprehensive about the nation's entry into global indexes

JPMorgan's inclusion of Indian bonds into index to aid private credit mkt

Once the change takes effect on June 28, it will be easier to compare the performance of an Indian credit fund with an investment in Singapore, Korea or the US, said the head of BPEA Credit

Foreign investors flocking to Indian bonds make a splash across markets

Foreign investors have pumped roughly Rs 78,000 crore ($9.4 billion) into eligible sovereign bonds since JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s landmark announcement in September

Rupee's decline to record low triggers biggest selloff in Indian bonds

The selloff came on the day when the rupee fell by the most in six months

Indian bonds set for new era with $100 billion inflows likely: HSBC AM

India's trillion-dollar sovereign bond market is gearing up for a rush of foreign money in the run-up to inclusion in JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s emerging markets bond index in June

10-yr bond yield logs biggest weekly fall; gold set to sizzle, oil rises

The benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 7.16 per cent, after closing the previous session at 7.19 per cent

Bank of Baroda to raise up to Rs 2,500 cr via Basel III compliant bonds

Public sector lender Bank of Baroda on Friday said it plans to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore by issuing Basel III compliant bonds. The 'Capital Raising Committee' has approved a proposal to raise tranche I of Basel III compliant Tier II bonds with a base issue size of Rs 1,000 crore with a green-shoe option to retain oversubscription of up to Rs 1,500 crore, it said in a BSE filing. Under Basel-III capital regulations, banks globally need to improve and strengthen their capital planning processes. The bank's shares were trading at Rs 219.20 apiece on BSE, down 0.36 per cent over the previous close. The stock had touched a 52-week high of Rs 224.30 on Thursday.

Foreign inflows to Indian bonds set for highest in 6 years over index call

Inflows to fixed income, including corporate debt, have reached nearly $6 billion thus far in 2023, with this month alone accounting for about a quarter of the flows, according to data compiled

JPMorgan index-bound Indian bonds lure foreigners, but flows to start later

"This pace, however, may not sustain at least in the immediate future as globally investors will eye developments in the Middle East conflict and what impact it could have on oil prices"

India's inclusion in the bond index will increase investor vigilance

For the fast-growing economy that typically runs a current-account deficit, the decision opens the door to as much as 10% of the $236 billion of assets at funds

JPMorgan adding Indian bonds will see public finances scrutinised

Foreign exchange reserves, which are higher than last year, and the credibility of the regulators will work in favor of the South Asian country, CIO SBI Funds said

India bonds finally at global high table with JPMorgan index inclusion

The decision sets the stage for billions of dollars of inflows just when the bond market is straining under record government borrowings