Corporate Bond

The US-Iran war, which started on 28 February 2026, has hit global supply chains, especially in energy, leading to a cascade effect across the economy, putting pressure on inflation as well as growth.

War flares, oil boils, and bond markets take fright. As investors demand more for corporate bonds, issuers such as Nabard and REC are reviewing or deferring their borrowing plans, in a month that usually sees a flurry of bond sales

Google 100-year bond: Alphabet Inc. has issued a rare 100-year bond with a 6.125% yield to fund its AI initiatives, raising questions about its long-term viability

Treasury officials said the introduction of TRS could mark a shift in how investors access corporate credit, allowing them to take short-term or directional views on bond yields and prices without deploying large balance-sheet capital.

The government introduced initiatives to deepen India's corporate bond market, including total return swaps (TRS) and incentives for municipalities to raise funds. But experts suggest TRS may primarily benefit foreign investors and is unlikely to create sticky, long-term demand for corporate bonds.

The regulators have taken several measures over the years to deepen the corporate bond market, but coordinated and phased reforms are needed to further strengthen it and lower the cost of credit for Indian companies, the survey said.

LGT Wealth India's CIO of fixed income, Chirag Doshi, shed light on how the Reserve Bank of India ensured resilience in fixed income returns as market sentiment swings between optimism and caution. Here's what the expert says.

Fixed income is for stability. In 2025, interest rates on fixed deposits fell, while yields on government bonds increased. The interest rates on corporate bonds saw some moderation but held steady.