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Policy challenges of India's trek to bond indices
If the volatility in the financial market continues for a prolonged period, it could also result in important implications for asset prices
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Efforts on to include G-Secs in global indices soon, says Shaktikanta Das
The development would attract higher foreign flows as many overseas funds are mandated to track global indices
 "Efforts on to include G-Secs in global indices soon, says Shaktikanta Das")
Top 10 business headlines: India's coronavirus plan, manufacturing numbers
From Centre considering to issue G-secs with no limit for FPIs to more allotment for pensions that salaries in defence budget, here are top business headlines of the day
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Centre looks to issue G-secs without foreign limits in first half of FY21
India may get included in global bond indices soon
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Ahead of Budget 2020, FPIs reduce bond exposure on unfavourable cues
There is fear that the RBI has no wiggle room for further rate cuts. Without rate support, yields will rise. This translates into a fall in prices for bonds
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RBI's G-sec purchases under 'operation twist' a comforting factor for PSBs
The fall in 10-year G-Sec yields is estimated to benefit state-owned banks by Rs 5,760 crore; Nifty PSU Bank rises 3%
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RBI to buy, sell g-secs of Rs 10,000 cr each via special open market ops
Earlier this week, the central bank had conducted a similar open market operations (OMO) and purchased securities worth Rs 10,000 crore and sold worth Rs 6,825 crore
 "RBI to buy, sell g-secs of Rs 10,000 cr each via special open market ops")
Foreign players to get nod for offshore G-secs: RBI annual report
"This would open up a new channel for non-residents to undertake transactions in central government securities," the RBI Annual Report said
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Sebi's move to ease norms for FPIs likely to attract West Asian banks
Doing away with the need for broad-basing of funds is expected to attract several new offshore funds to the country
 "Sebi's move to ease norms for FPIs likely to attract West Asian banks")
Fresh push for retail investment in g-secs, NSE launches app, website
Retail investors can invest in T-Bills of 91 days, 182 days and 364 days and various government bonds from one year to almost 40 years through this app
 "Fresh push for retail investment in g-secs, NSE launches app, website")
NSE launches online platform for retail investors to buy g-sec
The app will be available to all the registered investors with NSE's trading members
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RBI increases foreign investor limits in G-secs
The G-secs limits include a cap of Rs 1,89,700 crore in general securities, up from Rs 1,87,700 crore earlier
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Retail investors can trade in G-Secs directly
If you have a demat account, request your bank for access to RBI's bond trading platform
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