BISL said respondents to its recent consultation expressed broad support for the long-term development of India's government bond market and its eventual inclusion in global investment-grade benchmarks. Market participants acknowledged progress made in recent years, particularly improvements
The bearish cycle in India's bond market is likely to continue through the rest of FY26, with the benchmark 10-year government bond yield expected to hover in the 6.55-6.70 per cent range, according to a report by Emkay Research.
Bond yields generally move ahead of rate changes, making it a strategic time for investors to enhance their fixed-income allocations during yield upticks.
Indian bonds currently appear neutral to slightly attractive compared to the equity market, as well as their own historical performance during previous rate-cutting cycles, highlighted a report by SBI Mutual Fund.