Govt Bonds

SVB collapse likely to force Fed to go slow on rate hikes, say analysts

The overall sentiment remained weak because of hawkish commentary from central bankers across the world, which dimmed the hopes of domestic interest rate cuts later in 2023, said a dealer at a bank

The key factors that have wreaked havoc on fixed-income and currency markets are the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the US Fed's decision to embark upon the most aggressive monetary tightening cycle

Canara Bank raised Rs 2,000 crore worth of AT1 bonds at a rate of 7.99 per cent, taking its total issuance of such bonds so far in the year to Rs 4,000 crore

The central bank removed foreign investment caps for a number of securities under the 'fully accessible route' (FAR) in April 2020 to help meet a key requirement of index providers

Indian government bond yields ended higher on Monday, tracking US Treasury yields, as the Fed emphasised it would keep raising rates to rein in inflation

Signs of weakening economic growth worldwide raising questions over the degree of policy tightening by central banks

The auction was scheduled for four securities - 5.74% GS 2026 (Rs 9,000 crore), GOI Floating Rate Bond 2028 (Rs 4,000 crore), 6.67% GS 2035 (Rs 10,000 crore), and 6.99% GS 2051 (Rs 9,000 crore)

High borrowing numbers in the budget as well as absence of any steps to facilitate global bond index inclusion roiled the domestic markets, pushing the yield on the benchmark debt to 6.8

Markets Insights: Why are yields on govt bond rising after Budget 2022?

Budget 2022 has unnerved bond markets. The 10-year govt bond yields have risen nearly 3% in two days. What's behind the sharp upswing in yields, and what does it mean for equity investors?

Retail participation in govt bonds needs reforms

Online portal will give access to the bond trading platform available for institutional investors; retail investors can also bid for bonds in primary auctions as large institutions do

The net borrowings during the next fiscal year will be about Rs 9.37 trillion

Size may be enhanced in the subsequent auctions depending on market response

Government and corporate bond schemes of NPS are unlikely to beat equity schemes over the long term

Two new series will have maturities of April 2025 and April 2031.

The first tranche of OMO purchase auction worth Rs 15,000 crore will be conducted on March 24

Experts are urging investors to stay conservative in their investment choices

Govt to go ahead with plan following wider consultations: Official

Indeed, global bond yields have fallen quite substantially, with some in Europe hitting sub-zero levels, an early sign of a global slowdown