Mutual funds have broadly stepped up their bets in longer-duration government bonds in 2024 as the likelihood of interest rates being lowered – even if with a slight delay – brings the prospect of reaping capital gains on sovereign debt. An analysis of public factsheets released by five large mutual funds shows a significant increase in modified duration and average maturity of gilt funds, indicating confidence that interest rates, and consequently bond yields are heading lower in coming months.
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmer
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their effect on peace