JP MORGAN BOND INDEX
New system to ease FPI access to Gsecs awaits RBI nod
Foreign investors seek improved access to Indian bonds through global platforms, awaiting RBI approval. The new model aims for efficient trading with straight-through processing on the NDS-OM platform.
FIIs end up buying Indian stocks worth over Rs 26,000 crore in June, all eyes now on Budget
After being net sellers in the last two months, a U-turn by FIIs comes amid expectations that reforms will continue after the elections. Improved GDP growth forecast and solid earnings by India Inc has also increased the appeal for FIIs, analysts say.
Indian government bonds join JP Morgan EM Bond Index
EMBI was formed in the early 1990s which has various high yielding local rates indices like the Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) series and the Corporate Emerging Markets Bond Index (CEMBI) series and are considered standard benchmarks by many developed economies’ investors, according to a press release by Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
No Friday blockbuster for bonds on JPM index
Indian bonds debuted in JP Morgan's GBI-EM global index suite on Friday, with the country expected to reach a maximum weight of 10% in the GBI-EM Global Diversified Index over a 10-month period. JP Morgan's analysts expect foreign investment worth $20-25 billion to flow to the local bond market from the move.
First day JPM flows not a deluge, but bankers confident of steady flow going ahead
From Thursday to Friday, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) increased their holdings in the index-eligible Fully Accessible Route (FAR) suite of government bonds by Rs 1,545.16 crore, bringing the total to Rs 1.86 lakh crore, according to data from the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) released at 6 pm. This increase left traders somewhat disappointed, as some market segments had anticipated a surge exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on Friday alone.
007 Effect! JPMorgan bond inclusion can attract $2-3 billion monthly FII inflows into India
Since October 2023, non-residents have invested nearly $15 billion in Indian government bonds, including $5 billion through USD-settled, INR-denominated supranational bonds. Starting from Friday, passive fund inclusion will begin at a rate of 1% per month, leading to total inflows of $25-30 billion by the time full weightage is reached.
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What JP Morgan bond index inclusion means for India's economic future? Jayesh Mehta answers
This is significant, as you mentioned—it's a notable event. The only caveat is that this recognition of India should have come much earlier, but finally, India has been acknowledged.
India inclusion in JP Morgan Bond index from today, $25-30 bn flow expected. What it means
India, which has been on index watch since October 21, upon its inclusion will have the single highest duration across the index at 7.03 years, with an above average yield-to-maturity at 7.09%, a JP Morgan note said.
Gilts to shine brighter from tomorrow
JP Morgan will include 27 fully accessible Indian government bonds in its GBI-EM global index suite starting June 28, allowing global investors to deploy funds in these bonds.
Bond Street to see $2-3 billion foreign inflows a month after inclusion in JP Morgan Index
"We have a different profile spread across clients. There are real money clients who may be investing in India off-benchmark. Then there will be the passive index trackers who will be the regular ones coming each month and we may see some large allocations come in intermittently. So, around $2-3 billion per month is what we expect," Parul Mittal Sinha, head - financial markets, India & co-head, macro trading, ASA, Standard Chartered Bank, told ET.
Investors allocate 3.6% of holdings to India bonds ahead of JPM index inclusion, Morgan Stanley
Investors tracking the JPMorgan Emerging Market debt index are bullish on India and had allocated 3.6% of holdings to the country's bonds as on end-May, ahead of their inclusion on the index this week, Morgan Stanley said.
FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
JPMorgan says foreign holdings of Indian bonds could double over next year
JP Morgan's inclusion of Indian bonds in the GBI-EM Global index suite is expected to attract $20-25 billion in foreign flows. Over $10 billion has already been invested in Indian government bonds, as per Reserve Bank of India data.
Derivative products on Indian bonds see strong global demand
Overseas investors are flocking to Indian assets through a derivative product ahead of government bond inclusion in the JPMorgan index, accounting for 30% of $10 billion flows into local debt in nine months.
Rate cut hopes, inclusion in JPM index fuel ‘FOMO’ trades in GSecs
Indian sovereign debt players bond with bonds following Mint Road's move to decelerate rate-increase drive and JPMorgan's recognition. CCIL data shows a 40% increase in monthly trades, reaching ₹8.6 lakh crore in 2023.
Forex reserves soar to a new high of $655.8 billion as on June 7
The Reserve Bank of India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $655.8 billion for the second consecutive week, driven by foreign currency assets rising $3.7 billion to $576.3 billion. The increase was likely due to the RBI's dollar purchases after the rupee appreciated. Foreign portfolio investors have deployed $7.11 billion in Indian debt so far this year, ahead of the JP Morgan bond index inclusion.
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FPIs take out Rs 14,800cr from equities in Jun on poll results, attractive Chinese stock valuations
Foreign investors withdrew nearly Rs 14,800 crore from domestic stocks in the first week of this month, influenced by India's Lok Sabha election results and attractive valuations of Chinese stocks.
Insurers lap up GSec derivatives to manage liabilities
Global funds and insurers are showing strong demand for Indian government bonds, particularly ahead of their inclusion in a JP Morgan index. Insurers are increasingly interested in Bond Forward Rate Agreements (Bond-FRA) to manage long-term liabilities, with significant trading activity reported by Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL).
Macro policy choices unclear, but work cut out on reforms agenda
In FY24, nominal GDP grew 9.6%, CPI inflation recorded 5.4%, and real GDP growth was estimated at 8.2%.
Bonds, rupee stage strong rebound on poll outlook
Government bond yields closed at their lowest in over two years, and the rupee saw its largest single-day gain since December, driven by exit polls predicting a strong NDA victory in the general elections.
Sovereign yield falls to near 1-year low post RBI's dividend payout
The yield on the 10-year benchmark government security closed at 6.978%, its lowest level since June 6, 2023, LSEG data showed. The 10-year bond yield had closed at 6.98% on Friday. Bond prices and yields move inversely.
10-year bond yield falls to near-one-year low on RBI’s record surplus dividend transfer to govt
A fall in government bond yields lowers borrowing costs across the economy as sovereign debt yields are the benchmarks for determining price of corporate borrowing.
FPIs take out Rs 22,000 crore from equities in May amid poll jitters, Chinese mkt outperformance
Foreign investors have pulled out a massive Rs 22,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections and outperformance of Chinese markets.
HSBC and StanChart step up GIFT City play, buy stakes in CCIL-IFSC
"Being the global bank that we are, what we do, therefore, is connect India to the rest of the world and connect the rest of the world to India and GIFT is clearly onshoring what was happening offshore," HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave told ET.
Global bond play: With depth will come volatility, too
Vikas Jain, head of India trading, fixed-income, currencies and commodities at Bank of America, said as foreign investment in Indian bonds heads toward the 10% weight on the JP Morgan bond index next year, the process of discretionary weighting changes would start to play out, creating a more complex trading environment.
OYO withdraws DRHP, to refile IPO post refinancing: Sources
OYO IPO: Softbank-backed OYO is set to refile its much-awaited IPO as the global travel tech player is close to finalising its refinancing plans to raise up to USD 450 million via sale of dollar bonds, sources said.
BlackRock's India bond ETF 'One-Stop-Shop' for foreigners
Pointing out that global bond markets are still largely over-the-counter institutions, Koay said that for foreign investors looking to invest in Indian bonds, there are four layers at present - setting up a specific account to access bonds located here, determining the exchange rate considerations, procuring the bonds and posting margin considerations while looking at tax considerations.
Most clients set up to trade in Indian bonds before index inclusion: JP Morgan
India's upcoming inclusion in JP Morgan's GBI-EM Global Index Suite involves positive market feedback and enhanced accessibility for FPIs through Fully Accessible Route bonds, leading to increased interest from investors globally.
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