Indian bond yields experienced a notable increase, reaching their highest levels since early April, driven by market anticipation of a prolonged pause in the current rate-easing cycle. Institutional caution ahead of the upcoming inflation data further contributed to the firm yields. The benchmark 10-year paper’s yields rose by four bps to 6.44%, with significant selling observed during the day.
FPIs bet small on local debt, inflow pickup seen far away
April witnessed a slight inflow of foreign investments into Indian debt, but the atmosphere remains one of caution. Influences like escalating US and Japan interest