Vishal Goenka highlights the importance of including Indian bonds in global indices. He emphasizes diversification through bond investments and understanding key factors like maturity, credit ratings, and market conditions for informed decisions.
9 min read6 Mar 2024A simple way to invest in US Treasury bonds is to invest in a low-cost ETF listed in the US
3 min read17 May 2020Analysts expect that the RBI may take emergency steps in line with the US Federal Reserve's moveCrude oil was down nearly 3%, and it has fallen 50% so far this year.
1 min read16 Mar 2020Govt is likely to issue the bonds, which might be rupee-denominated, in several tranches of at least $400 million each, one source saidAn inclusion in global indices would open India's bond market to more investors and potentially reduce the government's borrowing costs
2 min read4 Feb 2020Yields have climbed 25 basis points to 6.71% after the central bank’s decision on Dec. 5 to hold policy combined with worries over government borrowingsRBI’s rate-setting panel cited high consumer prices as the reason for the pause that followed five back-to-back rate cuts this year
2 min read19 Dec 2019Modi’s re-election put to rest any uncertainty about a diverse group of political parties coming to power at a time when growth is already slowingGlobal investors piled a net $216.3 million into Indian bonds
1 min read28 May 2019Demand for rupee sovereign notes is seen picking up as bets emerge that RBI will cut benchmark rates againThe yield on India’s benchmark 10-year bonds will drop to 7.30% by end-June, according to Bloomberg survey
2 min read13 May 2019Cheaper oil and a new central bank governor widely seen to have a dovish bent helped local bonds and the rupee rebound from a selloff toward the year-end
2 min read8 Jan 2019Proceeds from bond sales declined by 30% in 2018 to $47.2 billion after surging to a record $67.4 billion a year before
1 min read5 Jan 2019Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco) says it may raise its holdings of rupee debt, which has topped returns among major emerging Asian markets in the second half
2 min read25 Dec 2018The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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