Indian corporates are increasingly favoring the bond market, particularly short-term bonds, due to banks’ slow response to rate cuts. Liquidity infusion by the RBI has significantly lowered short-term bond yields, prompting this shift. AAA-rated companies find bond yields more attractive than bank MCLR rates, while lower-rated firms may still prefer bank credit.
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support,
March 4, 2026