Reassess your portfolio Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushed up crude oil prices, triggering a rise in bond yields in India. Higher oil prices, along with a weakening rupee, are stoking inflation concerns and prompting investors to reassess their debt portfolios as mark-to-market losses emerge—particularly in long-duration funds, as reported by ET Bureau. Why are bond yields rising? Bond yields are climbing due to a combination of rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, both of which add to inflationary pressures. Reality check India’s 10-year benchmark yield has risen to around 7% from 6.68% a month ago.