A wave of risk-off sentiment swept through global financial markets on Monday, pushing stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and bonds lower, as investors grappled with a mix of domestic policy concerns and tightening global financial conditions. Indian stock market remained volatile, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 oscillating between gains and losses, a day after the Union…
On Monday, February 2, Indian bond yields jumped by 8 basis points (bps) following the government’s announcement of gross borrowing through government securities that exceeded expectations. The yield on the 10-year benchmark bond started at 6.740% and reached 6.778%, in comparison to the previous day’s close of 6.696%. The 10-year bond yield climbed to 6.78%,…
India’s bond yields are currently (1st quarter CY 2026) driven mostly by fiscal rather than monetary policy. The upcoming budget is a major driver for Indian bond yields, but analysts do not see much variation in yields at this point in time. Due to a combination of factors, both domestic and global, experts feel that…
