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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India bonds stable after benchmark breaches key level on rate-cut hopes
Indian government bond yields held steady early on Thursday, after the 10-year benchmark breached a key level in the previous session amid growing expectations of continued policy easing. The yield on the new benchmark 10-year bond was at 6.1712%, as of 10:15 a.m. IST, compared with the previous close of 6.1743%. The 2034 bond yield was at 6.2368% after settling at 6.2383%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My husband feels terrible that he cannot help his son! Donate For Health Learn More Undo "Bulls are waiting to step in one more time before the growth data, and we will not be surprised if there is an up move in prices before the end of today's session," trader with a state-run bank said. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Bonds Corner Powered By India bonds stable after benchmark breaches key level on rate-cut hopes Indian government bond yields remained stable early Thursday. The 10-year benchmark yield had previously breached a key level. Expectations of policy easing continue to grow. New Delhi will auction bonds on Friday. January-March GDP data is expected. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut rates in June. Bond yields are expected to decline further. HDFC Bank faces regulatory scrutiny over alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse bonds in UAE Adani Ports and SEZ to raise Rs 5,000 crore via long-term bonds How Laddering Fixed Income Can Help You Stay Agile in an Uncertain World: Jiraaf's Strategy for FY26 BOJ on alert to impact of super-long yield swings on borrowing costs Browse all Bonds News with New Delhi will auction 300 billion rupees ($3.51 billion) of the benchmark 2035 bond on Friday, ahead of January-March GDP data, which is expected to show 6.7% growth versus 6.2% in the prior quarter, according to a Reuters poll. The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to deliver a third straight 25-basis-points rate cut at its June 6 policy meeting. Live Events The central bank has cut repo rate by 50 basis points since The start of 2025 and has infused around $100 billion into the banking system since December. Traders also said bond yields are expected to decline further as broader sentiment remains favourable. RATES Overnight index swap (OIS) rates witnessed shallow trading volumes and with a bais towards paying in early trading. The one-year OIS witnessed was not yet traded after ending at 5.56% on Wednesday, while the two-year OIS rate was at 5.45% and the most liquid five-year was at 5.64%. ($1 = 85.4975 Indian rupees)
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sebi simplifies operational process of cash flow disclosure in corp bond database
Markets regulator Sebi has simplified the operational process and provided clarity on cash flow disclosure in the corporate bond database after a review of the Request for Quote (RFQ) Platform framework. In its latest circular, the regulator has made yield-to-price calculation on the RFQ platform easier. Now, only the due dates -- and not the actual payment dates -- mentioned in the cash flow schedule will be used for these calculations. This move is aimed at streamlining and simplifying the process of trade execution on the RFQ platform. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like '영양제만 3병… 하루 6알 챙기셨다면? 이젠 4알로 한 번에 끝!' 관절건강 정보 더 알아보기 Undo As part of this simplification, yield-to-price will now be based on scheduled due dates, without applying any adjustments based on day count conventions. Bonds Corner Powered By Sebi simplifies operational process of cash flow disclosure in corp bond database Markets regulator Sebi has simplified the operational process and provided clarity on cash flow disclosure in the corporate bond database after a review of the Request for Quote (RFQ) Platform framework. SP Group raises $ 3.3 billion through bond issue India bonds inch up tracking US Treasuries; debt supply eyed ETMarkets Smart Talk: Ambit prefers bonds over equities in 2025; suggests 75:25 asset allocation RBI's OMOs see strong demand with bids worth Rs 71,194 crore Browse all Bonds News with At present, yields on debt securities are calculated using more complex methods that consider actual payment dates and required day count adjustments. In addition to simplifying yield calculations, Sebi has introduced a requirement for mandatory cash flow disclosures in the centralised corporate bond database. Live Events Under this, issuers will need to provide a detailed cash flow schedule -- covering interest, dividend, or redemption payments -- at the time of ISIN activation and after the securities are listed. To maintain transparency and accuracy, this information is to be regularly updated in the database. Sebi has also mandated that any changes to the cash flow schedule must be updated within one working day. These new regulations will be applicable to all new debt security issues starting August 18, 2025, and also to existing ISINs for their remaining maturity, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its circular on Friday. RFQ, which was launched on BSE and NSE in February 2020, is an electronic platform that enables multi-lateral negotiations to take place on a centralised online trading platform with straight-through processing of clearing and settlement to complete the trade. A wide variety of debt securities are available for trading on the RFQ platform.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.81%, its highest level since late April
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose above 6.8% this week, returning to where it was just three weeks ago. The rate increased to 6.81% from 6.76% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.02%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shooter Action MMO Crossout Play Now Undo Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose. The average rate ticked up to 5.92% from 5.89% last week. It's down from 6.28% a year ago, Freddie Mac said. Bonds Corner Powered By Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.81%, its highest level since late April The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose above 6.8% this week, returning to where it was just three weeks ago. Sebi comes out with Expected Loss-Based Ratings scale for Municipal Bonds Long-term investments in Green Bonds to give substantial returns: SBI Research Indian bond yields seen slightly lower ahead of RBI's debt purchase Proposal to let FPIs loose, rate cut hopes fuel bond market rally Browse all Bonds News with Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including global demand for U.S. Treasurys, the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy decisions and bond market investors' expectations about the economy and inflation.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sebi comes out with Expected Loss-Based Ratings scale for Municipal Bonds
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday extended the 'expected loss-based rating scale' for the rating of municipal bonds . This would be in addition to the standardised rating scale, according to a circular issued by Sebi. Before this, credit rating agencies used expected loss-based ratings for projects and instruments, which were associated with the infrastructure sector, in addition to the standardised rating scales. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo "It is felt that EL Ratings, when used along with standardized rating scale/ Probability of Default(PD) Rating, can better reflect the recovery prospects of municipal bonds. Further, urban local bodies/ municipalities issue bonds primarily for the creation/development of infrastructure. Bonds Corner Powered By Sebi comes out with Expected Loss-Based Ratings scale for Municipal Bonds Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday extended the 'expected loss-based rating scale' for the rating of municipal bonds. This would be in addition to the standardised rating scale, according to a circular issued by Sebi. Long-term investments in Green Bonds to give substantial returns: SBI Research Indian bond yields seen slightly lower ahead of RBI's debt purchase Proposal to let FPIs loose, rate cut hopes fuel bond market rally Jio Credit mops up Rs 1,000 crore via first bond issue Browse all Bonds News with "Therefore, it has been decided that CRAs may, in addition to the standardised rating scale, extend the EL-based Rating Scale forrating of Municipal Bonds which are issued for financing infrastructure assets," Sebi said. The circular will be applicable with immediate effect, it added. Live Events The EL-based rating framework is a combination of the probability of default and the loss-given default (LGD). It aims to provide a measure of risk in the municipal bonds. Last month, Sebi came out with a proposal in this regard and sought public comments on the same.
The Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Navigate India's Debt Markets with Ease: Introducing ET Markets Bonds Corner for Comprehensive Bonds Coverage
NEW DELHI, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ET Markets, India's leading market watch platform, has launched ET Markets Bonds Corner, a new initiative to make bond investments more accessible to everyday Indian investors. The effort in partnership with Jiraaf is a timely collaboration, as investors are becoming more mature in introducing diversity to their investment portfolio. At the same time, market volatility also pushes more investors toward stable, predictable returns. The Indian bond market, traditionally dominated by institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, is seeing increasing interest from retail investors keen for a diversified portfolio. ET Markets Bonds Corner with Jiraaf will address this interest need offering comprehensive resources to navigate fixed-income investments and make real-time investment decisions. ET Markets Bonds Corner will feature: • Daily News • Educational Content: Easy-to-understand explainers for beginners of bond terminology, risks, yields, and tax implications • Q&A with Experts: Live analysis from industry leaders, including Saurav Ghosh and Vineet Agrawal, the cofounders of Jiraaf, among others, hosted by ET Markets and Finance Editor Kshitij Anand • Investment Insights: Strategic guidance on incorporating bonds into diversified portfolios • Market Trends: Analysis of retail interest in private credit, debt market liquidity, and comparisons between bonds and other asset classes • Listing of Active Opportunities with real-time transaction capability Puneet Gupt, COO, Times Internet, commented on the launch of ET Markets Bonds Corner, 'At ET Markets, our strength lies in delivering in-depth market news and insightful analysis. With the launch of our dedicated Bonds section, we're taking this further by seamlessly integrating Jiraaf's marketplace, ensuring our readers receive a comprehensive and uniquely ET experience exploring and investing in bonds with confidence and ease. It's a win-win for our readers.' Recent regulatory changes by SEBI and RBI, alongside digital platforms like Jiraaf, have lowered entry barriers for retail investors. Investors can now participate with as little as ₹10,000, accessing curated, SEBI-compliant opportunities with transparent information. Saurav Ghosh – Co-Founder, Jiraaf and Vineet Agrawal – Co-Founder, Jiraaf, also chimed in saying, 'Digital platforms are democratizing access to the bond market. At Jiraaf, we're curating a diverse range of high yield investment opportunities—tailored to suit every investor's unique goal, risk appetite, and return expectations. Our aim is to make fixed income investing simple, accessible, and transparent for all.' The platform addresses common investor questions about credit ratings, default risk, returns assessment, and incorporating bonds into financial plans. As India's bond market plays an increasingly vital role in the country's economic growth, ET Markets Bonds Corner will be a valuable resource for investors looking to participate in this evolving landscape. Watch this space to learn more about it – About ET Bonds Corner ET Markets Bond Corner is positioned as a comprehensive knowledge hub for fixed-income insights. It includes video explainers, visual guides, and thematic breakdowns that simplify bond concepts and emphasize their role in diversification. Photo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
