Story 222 Aug 2026· The Economic Times
India bonds log worst week in FY27 on RBI surprise U-turns
Indian government bonds experienced their worst week of the financial year, with the 10-year benchmark yield hitting 6.85%. This followed hawkish MPC minutes, the early closure of the diaspora-deposit hedging facility, and rising crude oil prices, intensifying rate hike fears.
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