JP MORGAN BOND INDEX
Proxy debt plays may slow as JPM index inclusion progresses
Analysts predict the Centre will maintain or reduce the fiscal deficit target to 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget, as foreign investment in Indian government bonds surges post JP Morgan index inclusion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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