Indian bond yields climbed unexpectedly despite a recent Reserve Bank of India rate cut. This surge was driven by a record borrowing plan from Indian states and foreign investor selling. Long-term debt funds experienced a negative impact as bond prices fell. Investors are now advised to adopt a barbell strategy to optimize returns in the current market.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed, inflation, rupee: How investors should navigate India’s 7%+ bond yields, says Vineet Agrawal
With the 10-year government bond yield moving above 7%, investors are once again facing a key question: is this an opportunity to lock in attractive