25-May-2026
Markets and Finance
 
India 10-year bond logs month's worst drop on auction rout, war jitters
09-May-2026

India's benchmark government bond fell the most in a month on Friday, as traders cut holdings to absorb new 10-year note supply and avoided taking on risk ahead of the weekend as U.S-Iran clashes continued. U.S. and Iranian forces continued fighting in the Gulf, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up. Oil prices held above $100 a barrel in Asian hours, making traders wary of the economic risks of higher crude prices and supply shortage as India imports nearly 90% of its crude needs.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/india-10-year-bond-logs-months-worst-drop-on-auction-rout-war-jitters/articleshow/130960508.cms