Indian Bond Market
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank likely to raise Rs 5,000 cr each via bond sales
ICICI likely to issue long-term bonds, Axis mulls infra bond sale
 "ICICI Bank, Axis Bank likely to raise Rs 5,000 cr each via bond sales")
Despite buoyancy in market, stock trading activity declines in October
Cash market turnover fell almost 20% in October as rally take traders by surprise
 "Despite buoyancy in market, stock trading activity declines in October")
Bond yields post first weekly drop in seven as US yields fall sharply
The benchmark Indian 10-year government bond yield ended at 7.4161% after closing at 7.4117% on Thursday
 "Bond yields post first weekly drop in seven as US yields fall sharply")
Average cut-off yield spikes by 12 bps to 7.84% at state bond action
Dealers said Bengal and UP raised amounts via bonds with 15-17 year maturity and cut-off yield above 7.9%; pricing likely to remain under pressure in near term
 "Average cut-off yield spikes by 12 bps to 7.84% at state bond action")
Will Indian bond markets succumb to the global sell-off?
Bull market in global bonds has come to an end. As strong labour markets in the US suggest more rate hikes, will Indian bonds break under the mounting global pressure? Let's find out
 "Will Indian bond markets succumb to the global sell-off?")
India, Indonesia debt outperforms China despite volatile global markets
The two countries' sovereign debt only lost 0.4% and 1.5% respectively for dollar-based investors in the third quarter, less than other emerging markets in Asia including China
 "India, Indonesia debt outperforms China despite volatile global markets")
Small portfolio investors cold to India's inclusion in global bond indices
If India is included in the global bond indices, it could ensure potential inflows of up to $30 billion into Indian fixed-income securities
 "Small portfolio investors cold to India's inclusion in global bond indices")
Indian bonds' inclusion in global indices unlikely this yr: HSBC strategist
Yields on Indian government bonds are expected to remain in a narrow range this year as an inclusion of domestic bonds in global indexes may not materialise in 2022, a rates strategist with HSBC said
What could India's inclusion into major global bond indices mean?
The possibility of India being included in global bond indexes this year has led to increased buying in a set of local securities
 "What could India's inclusion into major global bond indices mean?")
Banks urge RBI to extend HTM leeway beyond Mar 2023 as bond losses pile up
Bankers have sought permission to park a larger quantum of securities in the portfolio than is currently permitted amid an environment of rising bond yields.
 "Banks urge RBI to extend HTM leeway beyond Mar 2023 as bond losses pile up")
As rupee falls, spread between India and US bond yields tightens
A narrower spread makes it less attractive for foreigners to invest in rupee assets
 "As rupee falls, spread between India and US bond yields tightens")
TMS Ep191: 5G rollout, apparel industry crisis, bond markets, tax exemption
Why India's 5G rollout could be in jeopardy? Why's Ludhiana's apparel industry staring at losses? Where are the bond markets headed? How to avail capital gains tax exemption U/s54? All answers here
 "TMS Ep191: 5G rollout, apparel industry crisis, bond markets, tax exemption")
Indian bond yields rise, rupee falls as Ukraine tensions escalate
India's benchmark 10-year bond yield closed at at 6.75%, up 6 basis points from its previous close
 "Indian bond yields rise, rupee falls as Ukraine tensions escalate")
Will the RBI policy calm bond markets? Here's what analysts think
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
 "Will the RBI policy calm bond markets? Here's what analysts think")
Floating rate funds can cushion interest rate volatility: Rahul Goswami
Goswami says case for normalisation of monetary conditions is starting to pick up pace, and next step will be to narrow the policy rate corridor closer to pre-pandemic level
 "Floating rate funds can cushion interest rate volatility: Rahul Goswami")
Don't see any major pressure as a result of the taper: Axis MF's Sivakumar
In a Q&A, R Sivakumar says the key drivers of foreign flows in India would be the inclusion of Indian bonds in global fixed-income benchmarks
 "Don't see any major pressure as a result of the taper: Axis MF's Sivakumar")
Taper may push yields on domestic bonds upwards: Arun Srinivasan
Arun Srinivasan, senior executive vice president and head of fixed income, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance says 10-year G-sec benchmark may inch closer to 6.40-6.45 per cent by 2021 end
 "Taper may push yields on domestic bonds upwards: Arun Srinivasan")
Indian bond yields spike to near 4-month highs; crude surge hurts
The most-traded 6.64% 2035 bond was up 6 basis points at 6.79%
 "Indian bond yields spike to near 4-month highs; crude surge hurts")
First purchase of G-secs worth Rs 25,000 cr under G-SAP 1.0 on Apr 15: RBI
RBI said the first purchase of government securities worth Rs 25,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme will be done on April 15 with a view to enabling a stable evolution of the yield curve
 "First purchase of G-secs worth Rs 25,000 cr under G-SAP 1.0 on Apr 15: RBI")
RBI Monetary Policy: Steady and bold
Among other things, the policy provides much needed visibility on central bank's balance sheet support for the bond market
 "RBI Monetary Policy: Steady and bold")
