02.02.202607:19:16UTC+00India 10Y Yield At One-Year High

India's 10-year government securities (G-Sec) yield has risen to approximately 6.76%, marking its highest point in a year. This increase comes as government bonds face increased pressures due to an unprecedented borrowing plan for the forthcoming fiscal year. The federal budget, announced for the year commencing April 1, sets a gross borrowing target at INR 17.2 trillion, which represents about a 17% increase over the current year's figure of INR 14.61 trillion. This borrowing level exceeded expectations, and the absence of significant policy incentives for bond investors has led to a supply-demand mismatch, driving yields upward. Analysts emphasize that the Reserve Bank of India needs to act as the marginal buyer of government securities to support the market, necessitating continued bond purchases in the secondary market. Nonetheless, the combination of anticipated weaker capital inflows and substantial borrowing needs continues to exert upward pressure on yields, signaling a challenging onset to the new fiscal year for investors.